How many MPG does a 2012 Nissan Leaf get?

The 2012 Nissan Leaf gets 99 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 106 MPG in the city and 92 MPG on the highway. Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Nissan Leaf?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 99 MPG combined, the 2012 Nissan Leaf uses about 152 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $532 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.

What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Nissan Leaf?

The 2012 Nissan Leaf returns 106 MPG city and 92 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 99 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 99 MPG good for a midsize cars?

For a midsize cars, 99 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid powertrains push this higher.

2012 Nissan Leaf MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.

EPA combined fuel economy

99MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

106

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

—

Cylinders

—

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Midsize Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$532

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

152 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 99 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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2012 Nissan Leaf

How many MPG does a 2012 Nissan Leaf get?: The 2012 Nissan Leaf gets 99 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 106 MPG in the city and 92 MPG on the highway. Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Nissan Leaf?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 99 MPG combined, the 2012 Nissan Leaf uses about 152 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $532 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Nissan Leaf?: The 2012 Nissan Leaf returns 106 MPG city and 92 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 99 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 99 MPG good for a midsize cars?: For a midsize cars, 99 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid powertrains push this higher.

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