Infiniti I30 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Infiniti I30 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1996 to 2001. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #15 of 36 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1997 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #13 of 43 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1998 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #17 of 47 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1999 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #17 of 56 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2000 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 51 (52th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 54 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Infiniti I30 placed highest in 1997 at #13 of 43, and lowest in 2000 at #25 of 51. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 → 2000 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What I30 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2001 Infiniti I30 burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2001 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 20 mpg the Infiniti I30 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Infiniti nameplates
Every Infiniti model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.