Nissan 370Z Roadster MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan 370Z Roadster has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2010 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #15 of 35 (59th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #20 of 42 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 44 (44th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 43 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #28 of 58 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #32 of 60 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 54 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #22 of 47 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #22 of 58 (63th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #24 of 62 (62th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #23 of 60 (63th 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 370Z Roadster placed highest in 2010 at #15 of 35, and lowest in 2015 at #32 of 60. It spent 8 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 429 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 429 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 447 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 433 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 447 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 433 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 446 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 434 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 446 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 434 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 431 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 435 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 443 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | PR | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | PR | 18 | 25 | 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. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What 370Z Roadster fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Nissan 370Z Roadster burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 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 21 mpg the Nissan 370Z Roadster is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.