Infiniti QX30 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Infiniti QX30 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2017 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #51 of 100 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #51 of 95 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #42 of 86 (52th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Infiniti QX30 placed highest in 2019 at #42 of 86, and lowest in 2017 at #51 of 100. It spent 1 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 368 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 362 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 362 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
What QX30 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Infiniti QX30 burns 426 to 460 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 | $1,278 | $1,380 | $102 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,610 | $119 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,840 | $136 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $2,850 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 27 mpg the Infiniti QX30 is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $57 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.