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
92
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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FAQ
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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