Nissan 370Z MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan 370Z has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 13 model years, from 2009 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 25 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as 370Z and 370z. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #17 of 41 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #13 of 35 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #15 of 42 (66th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #22 of 44 (51th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #22 of 43 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #27 of 58 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #31 of 60 (49th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #24 of 54 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #20 of 47 (59th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #18 of 58 (70th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #20 of 62 (69th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #19 of 60 (69th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #17 of 49 (67th 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 placed highest in 2010 at #13 of 35, and lowest in 2015 at #31 of 60. It spent 12 of its 13 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 406 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 409 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 426 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 411 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 426 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 411 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 432 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 432 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 414 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 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 Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 430 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 414 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 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. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 → 2010 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 22 → 20 mpg | -2 mpg | 575 gal |
What 370Z fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Nissan 370Z burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 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 370Z 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.