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Nissan 300ZX MPG by year

The EPA has rated 13 model years of the Nissan 300ZX, from 1984 to 1996. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1996 model is 5% less efficient than the best 1984 model (19 vs. 20 MPG). The 1996 model is 6% more efficient than the median two-seater that year (19 vs. 18 MPG).

Most efficient year198420 MPG combined
Latest (1996)19 MPG$3,118/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)20 MPG$2,325/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1358 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 300ZX, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 300ZX model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1996 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 18 — 4 $3,118
1995 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 18 — 4 $3,118
1994 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 22 18 — 4 $3,292
1993 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 22 18 — 4 $3,292
1992 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 22 17 — 4 $3,292
1991 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 18 — 4 $3,118
1990 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 18 — 4 $3,118
1989 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
16 / 24 18 — 4 $2,447
1988 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
16 / 24 19 — 4 $2,447
1987 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
16 / 24 17.5 — 4 $2,447
1986 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
16 / 23 18 — 5 $2,447
1985 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 16
17 / 23 18.5 — 7 $2,447
1984 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
18 / 24 18.5 — 6 $2,325

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Frequently asked questions

Which Nissan 300ZX year has the best fuel economy?

The 1984 Nissan 300ZX, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,325 a year.

Which Nissan 300ZX year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan 300ZX?

The 1996 Nissan 300ZX is rated up to 19 MPG combined.

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