Nissan 350z Roadster MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan 350z Roadster has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2004 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #14 of 32 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2005 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 37 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #20 of 39 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #16 of 36 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #20 of 46 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #19 of 41 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan 350z Roadster placed highest in 2005 at #13 of 37, and lowest in 2006 at #20 of 39. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 → 2006 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2006 → 2007 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What 350z Roadster fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Nissan 350z Roadster burns 575 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $91 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,118 | $106 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,421 | $121 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,900 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 20 mpg the Nissan 350z Roadster is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $224 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.