Infiniti QX60 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Infiniti QX60 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 13 model years, from 2014 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 26 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #28 of 45 (39th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #34 of 53 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #38 of 51 (26th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #46 of 52 (12th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #47 of 52 (10th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #53 of 58 (9th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #58 of 63 (8th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #12 of 28 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #12 of 26 (56th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #24 of 38 (38th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #17 of 38 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #22 of 45 (52th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 2 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #10 of 21 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Infiniti QX60 placed highest in 2027 at #10 of 21, and lowest in 2020 at #58 of 63. It spent 5 of its 13 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 374 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 371 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 377 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 407 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 391 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 399 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 399 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 399 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 399 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | SIDI | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 414 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 404 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2020 → 2022 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
What QX60 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Infiniti QX60 burns 479 to 479 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 | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,677 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,250 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $5,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 24 mpg the Infiniti QX60 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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