Infiniti Q70 Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2014 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #32 of 107 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #30 of 101 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #31 of 112 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #43 of 110 (61th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #48 of 125 (62th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 Q70 Hybrid placed highest in 2015 at #30 of 101, and lowest in 2018 at #48 of 125. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 33 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 289 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 33 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 289 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 33 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 289 | 8/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 31 → 30 mpg | -1 mpg | 383 gal |
What Q70 Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid burns 383 to 383 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 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,342 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,533 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $2,600 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 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 30 mpg the Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $268 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.