2016 Nissan Leaf

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2016 Nissan Leaf is sold in the U.S. with electric power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 112 to 114 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $650 to $650 at 15,000 miles.

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What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2016 Leaf costs about $650 to $650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $650. Over five years that is about $3,250 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Leaf configuration saves about $8,250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPGe. The Leaf sits roughly 81 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2016 Leaf records an EPA smog rating of 10-10 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 84 to 107 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.