Petrol · 1998–2019
Nissan Cube
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Nissan Cube. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 5.3 L/100km, about $1,714 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 5.3 L/100km
- 2019 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,714
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 868 km
- 46 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Cube costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $15.58 per 100 km | $1,714 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $12.79 per 100 km | $1,420 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £14.88 per 100 miles | £1,041 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $9.81 per 100 miles | $1,324 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Z12, 2008–2022
Specs for the 1.5 CVT; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Z12
- Built
- 2008-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,980 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,650 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,530 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 80 kW
- Torque
- 140 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 46 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
Nissan Cube questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Cube?
The 2019 Nissan Cube uses 5.3 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Cube cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,714 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Nissan Cube go on a full tank?
About 868 km from its 46 L tank at its official fuel use.
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