Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2005–2023
Nissan Note
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Nissan Note. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 3.6 L/100km: 78 mpg UK, 65 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 3.6 L/100km
- 2023 official
- UK mpg
- 78 mpg
- US mpg
- 65 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,000 km
- 36 L tank
What a Note costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $10.58 per 100 km | $1,164 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $8.68 per 100 km | $963 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £10.10 per 100 miles | £707 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $6.66 per 100 miles | $899 |
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.
Where the Note ranks
E13 (e-Power), 2021–2027
Specs for the 1.2 e-Power hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- E13 (e-Power)
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,045 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,520 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,580 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,220 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol series hybrid
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Gearbox
- Single-speed
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 36 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
E13, 2021
Specs for the 2021 Nissan Note e-POWER X 2WD (Japan; petrol-engine series hybrid); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- E13
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,045 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,520 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,580 mm
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,230 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol engine (series hybrid; drives generator)
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Gearbox
- Single-speed reduction gear
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 3.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 36 L
Ownership
- Tyres
- 185/65 R15
E12, 2013–2020
Specs for the 1.2 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- E12
- Built
- 2013-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,100 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,525 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,600 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,050 kg
- Boot
- 325 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 58 kW
- Torque
- 106 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 41 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
E12, second generation, 2012–2020
Specs for the 2020 Nissan Note 1.2 X (E12, petrol, 2WD/FF, CVT); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- E12, second generation
- Built
- 2012-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,100 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,525 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,600 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 58 kW
- Torque
- 103 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 99 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 41 L
- Minimum petrol
- 92 RON
Ownership
- Tyres
- 185/70 R14
E11, 2004–2012
Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- E11
- Built
- 2004-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,100 mm
- Width
- 1,692 mm
- Height
- 1,549 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,601 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,082 kg
- Boot
- 280 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,492 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 73 kW
- Torque
- 140 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 46 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2006
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hybrid | 3.6 L/100km | 78 mpg | 65 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 3.5 L/100km | 81 mpg | 67 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 3.6 L/100km | 78 mpg | 65 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 3.6 L/100km | 78 mpg | 65 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 3.5 L/100km | 80 mpg | 67 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 97 mpg | 81 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 97 mpg | 81 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 97 mpg | 81 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 97 mpg | 81 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 4.2 L/100km | 68 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 2.9 L/100km | 97 mpg | 81 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 4.3 L/100km | 65 mpg | 54 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
Nissan Note questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Note?
The 2023 Nissan Note uses 3.6 L/100km by its official figures: 78 mpg in UK gallons and 65 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Note cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,164 in New Zealand, $963 in Australia, £707 in United Kingdom, $899 in United States.
How far does a Nissan Note go on a full tank?
About 1,000 km (621 miles) from its 36 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Nissan Note's boot?
325 L, for the 1.2 e-Power hatchback.
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