Nissan · 1984–1996 · Gas
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).
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
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / 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 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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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.