Nissan is one of the most well-known and loved Japanese import brands available. From sedans to pickups, Nissan has a substantial variety. But how about their fuel economy? What are the fuel capacity and consumption of a Nissan?
The average Nissan car has a 18.1 gallon fuel-tank and the average fuel consumption for driving on city roads is 22 miles per gallon and 29 per gallon on the highway. The most fuel efficient Nissan model is the Nissan Versa with a combined 36 MPG and the Nissan Armada has worst fuel economy with a combined 16 MPG.
Nissans are popular cars, and the diverse models suit various needs. Some vehicles are more power orientated and are not as conservative in fuel consumption, while others are designed to help your pocket.
The article below further examines the US’s 2023 Nissan models.
The Fuel Capacity & Consumption Of All Nissan Models
Nissan models stocked per country vary depending on what the consumers want. The US has 17 models (with various trims) available, divided into crossovers/SUVs, cars, electric cars, and trucks.
This article focuses on Nissan models available in the US in 2023. Information provided in the tables below comes directly from the Nissan US website (unless otherwise stated).
The table below summarizes the fuel consumption and capacity in the city and on the highway.
| Nissan Model | Fuel Capacity | Fuel Consumption (City/Highway) |
|---|---|---|
| Kicks S, SV & SR | 10.8 gallons | 31/36 mpg |
| Rogue Sport S, SV & SL | 14.5 gallons | 25/32 mpg |
| Rouge S, SV & Midnight Edition | 14.5 gallons | 30/37 mpg |
| Rouge SL & | 14.5 gallons | 29/36 mpg |
| Murano S, SV, Midnight Edition, SL & Platinum | 19 gallons | 20/28 mpg |
| Pathfinder S | 18.5 gallons | 20/27 mpg |
| Pathfinder SV, SL & Platinum | 18.5 gallons | 20/27 mpg |
| Pathfinder Rock Creek | 18.5 gallons | 20/23 mpg |
| Armada S, SV, SL, Midnight Edition, & Platinum | 26 gallons | 14/19 mpg |
| Versa S, SV & SL | 10.8 gallons | 32/40 mpg |
| Sentra S & SV | 12.4 gallons | 29/39 mpg |
| Sentra SR & SR Midnight Edition | 12.4 gallons | 28/37 mpg |
| Altima S & SV | 16.2 gallons | 27/39 mpg |
| Altima SR & SL | 16.2 gallons | 27/37 mpg |
| Altima SV VC-Turbo | 16.2 gallons | 25/34 mpg |
| Maxima S, SR & Platinum | 18 gallons | 20/30 mpg |
| Nissan Z Sport, Z Performance & Z Proto | 16.4 gallons | 18/24 mpg |
| GT-R T-Spec & GT-R NISMO | 19.5 gallons | 16/22 mpg |
| Frontier King Cab S, Crew Cab S, King Cab SV & Crew Cab SV | 21 gallons | 18/24 mpg |
| Frontier Crew Cab Midnight Edition, Crew Cab Long Bed SV & Frontier Crew Cab PRO-4X | 21 gallons | 17/22 mpg |
| Frontier Crew Cab PRO-X | 21 gallons | 18/24 mpg |
| Titan King Cab S, Crew Cab S, Crew Cab SV, King Cab SV & Crew Cab SV Midnight Edition | 26 gallons | 16/21 mpg |
| Titan Crew Cab PRO-4X N & Titan XD Crew Cab PRO-4X | 26 gallons | 15/20 mpg |
| Titan Crew Cab Platinum Reserve, XD Crew Cab S, XD Crew Cab SV & XD Crew Cab Platinum Reserve | 26 gallons | 15/21 mpg |
| Ariya VENTURE+ | 63 or 87 kWh battery | 111/95 mpge (electric) |
| Ariya ENGAGE, ENGAGE e-4ORCE & ENGAGE+ e-4ORCE | 63 kWh | 109/94 mpge |
| Ariya EVOLVE+ e-4ORCE | 87 kWh | 105/91 mpge |
| Ariya EMPOWER+ | 63 or 87 kWh battery | 105/91 mpge |
| Ariya PLATINUM+ | 63 or 87 kWh battery | 105/91 mpge |
| LEAF S | 40 kWh battery | 121/98 mpge |
| LEAF SV PLUS | 60 kWh battery | 114/94 mpge |
What we deduce from the table:
- Of the non-electric vehicles, the Versa has the best fuel consumption, while Armada has the worst.
- The Armada, Titan, and Titan XD have the largest fuel capacity at 26 gallons.
- The Kicks have the smallest capacity of 10.8 gallons.
- Smaller vehicles have better fuel economies, while larger vehicles have more substantial fuel capacities.
- The Altima has a slightly lower fuel economy (not as good as the Versa). However, its larger fuel capacity makes it a suitable “median.”
- Although electric cars have a considerably superior “consumption” rating, they have an incredibly limited range before you need to recharge. These vehicles have a battery extender option to improve the range but remain subpar to the top fuel-vehicle range.
Below we’ll examine the 2023 Nissans in more depth.
Nissan Kicks
The Kicks is one of Nissan’s crossovers and SUVs range. These smaller crossover vehicles are popular with families that like the convenience of an SUV but don’t have the budget to support an SUV’s upkeep.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 31/36 mpg |
| Weight | 2685 to 2751lbs |
| Engine | 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
Nissan Rogue
The Rogue belongs to the crossover/SUV range. Larger than the Kicks, the Rogue is also more powerful. Most trims have the same consumption rating, except for the SL and Platinum, which are slightly worse.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 30/37 mpg and 29/36 mpg |
| Weight | 3457 to 3587lbs |
| Engine | 1.5-liter DOHC 12-valve Variable Compression Turbo 3-cylinder engine |
Nissan Rogue Sport
Like the Rogue, the Rogue Sport is a slightly more affordable version with a larger engine, slightly smaller body, and fewer horses under the hood.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Specification | Value |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 25/32 mpg |
| Weight | 3316 to 3384lbs |
| Engine | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder |
Nissan Murano
The Murano is another of Nissan’s crossover/SUV range. Like the Rogue, the Murano comes in 5 different varieties. With a V6, what this SUV lacks in fuel economy, it makes up for in power.
All Murano trims have the same fuel capacity and consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Specification | Value |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 20/28 mpg |
| Weight | 3865 to 4021lbs |
| Engine | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder is an expensive, large SUV designed for an adventurous lifestyle.
While most trims have the same consumption, a Rock Creek’s highway consumption is slightly worse.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Specification | Value |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 20/27 mpg and 20/23 mpg |
| Weight | 4317 to 4605lbs |
| Engine | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve Direct Injection Gasoline™ V6 engine |
Nissan Armada
The largest and most expensive of the SUVs, the Armada caters to those who enjoy off-road adventures.
All Armada trims have the same fuel capacity and consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Specification | Value |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 14/19 mpg |
| Weight | 5650 to 6034lbs |
| Engine | 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine |
Nissan Versa
Part of the car/sedan range, the Versa is Nissan’s smallest car. Due to its weight-to-power ratio, the Versa has the best fuel economy of the Nissans.
All Vera trims have the same excellent fuel consumption but a low capacity.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 32/40 mpg |
| Weight | 2650 to 2729lbs |
| Engine | 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
Nissan Sentra
The next model up in the cars/sedans, the Sentra, is slightly more powerful than the Versa, with a bigger tank.
While most Sentra trims have the same fuel consumption, the SR and the SR Midnight are slightly worse.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 ga |
| Fuel Consumption | 29/39 mpg and 28/37 mpg |
| Weight | 3036 to 3084lbs |
| Engine | 2.0-liter Direct Injection Gasoline™ DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
Nissan Altima
The next vehicle in the car/sedan series, the Altima, has the best range thanks to its weight-to-power ratio and sufficient-sized tank.
While the S and SV Altima trims have good fuel consumption, the SR and SL are slightly worse on the highway. The SV Turbo is still worse.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 16.2 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 27/39 mpg, and 27/37 mpg 25/34 mpg |
| Weight | 3253 to 3479lbs |
| Engine | 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine/2.0-liter Variable Compression Turbo DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine |
Nissan Maxima
The largest and most expensive of the cars/sedans. The Maxima’s weight makes it less fuel efficient than the other cars.
All Maxima trims have the same fuel capacity and consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 18 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 20/30 mpg |
| Weight | 3608 to 3730lbs |
| Engine | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
Nissan Z
One of two sports car ranges, the Z is a powerful vehicle for the speed enthusiast. These cars are limited in availability with a hefty price tag.
All Z model trims have the same fuel capacity and consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18/24 mpg |
| Weight | 3486 to 3536lbs |
| Engine | 3.0-liter Twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
Nissan GT-R
The ultimate in Nissan sports cars, the GT-R, is unfortunately sold out. Some consider it a supercar, I don’t, I listed the reasons why the GTR isn’t a supercar in this post.
Both GT-R trims have the same fuel capacity and consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16/22 mpg |
| Weight | 3860/3834lbs |
| Engine | 3.8-L twin-turbo V6 engine |
Nissan Frontier
One of three vehicles belonging to Nissan’s Truck range, the Frontier is a great entry-level pickup.
The Crew Cab Midnight Edition, Long Bed, and Pro 4X have slightly worse fuel consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 21 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18/24 mpg, 17/22 mpg |
| Weight | From 4321 to 4709lbs |
| Engine | 3.8-liter Direct Injection Gasoline DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
Nissan Titan
The next line in trucks, the Titan, is a powerful work vehicle with decent comforts and features.
While most trims have the same fuel consumption, the Titan Crew Cab PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve have slightly worse consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 26 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16/21 mpg, 15/20 mpg, and 15/21 mpg |
| Weight | From 5526 to 5898lbs |
| Engine | 5.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline DOHC 32-valve V8 engine |
Nissan Titan XD
The upgraded version of the Titan, the XDs are the most expensive, elaborate, and powerful Nissan trucks.
While the Pro 4X has slightly worse fuel consumption on highways, the other trims have the same capacity and consumption.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 26 gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 15/21 mpg and 15/20 mpg |
| Weight | From 6394 to 6791lbs |
| Engine | 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine |
Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya is a crossover/SUV electric car that features single or twin motors, depending on your needs.
The various Ariya trims deviate slightly regarding consumption ratings.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 63 or 87 kWh battery |
| Fuel Consumption | 111/95 mpge, 109/94 mpge, and 105/91 mpge |
| Engine | 160 to 290 KW AC Synchronous Motors/e-4ORCE twin-motor |
| Battery | 66 or 91kWh |
Nissan LEAF
The LEAF is Nissan’s car version of the electric range, which differ in its battery capacity and consumption/economy between trims.
| Specs | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 40 kWh battery and 60 kWh battery |
| Fuel Consumption | 121/98 mpge and 114/94 mpge |
| Weight | 3509/3901lbs |
| Engine | 110 /160 kW AC synchronous electric motor |
| Battery | 40 or 60 kWh lithium-ion |
Conclusion
Although most Nissans are relatively fuel efficient, the Versa takes first place with the best consumption.
While the Armada and Titan have the largest fuel capacity, the Altima has the best range. Although electric cars have great fuel consumption, their batteries are small, so their range is limited.
I listed the weight of all the available Nissan models here and the horsepower of all their cars in this post.