Nissan Z MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Z has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2023 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #10 of 51 (82th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2024 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 40 (79th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2025 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 37 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2026 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 32 (84th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2027 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #1 of 11 (100th 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 Z placed highest in 2027 at #1 of 11, and lowest in 2023 at #10 of 51. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 435 | 4/10 |
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 435 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 435 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 435 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 435 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
What Z fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Nissan Z burns 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,725 | $157 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $2,013 | $183 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,300 | $209 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,500 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 22 mpg the Nissan Z is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $407 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.