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1985 Nissan 300ZX MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Nissan 300ZX is a two-seater offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 16 two-seaters rated for 1985, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #8 of 16 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Nissan 300ZX's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway239.810.2
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1985 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  2. 2Toyota MR226 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Ford EXP26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Pontiac Fiero25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Bertone X1/922 MPG $2,114
  6. 8Nissan 300ZX19 MPG $2,447
  7. 16Ferrari 30811 MPG $4,227
1985 300ZXOther two-seatersClass median: $2,591/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

300ZX MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
300ZX		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
300ZX		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
300ZX		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
300ZX		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
300ZX		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
300ZX		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
300ZX		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
50 cu ft
Cargo volume
23 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1985 Nissan 300ZX vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Corvette 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 300ZX saves $288/yr vs Mazda RX-7 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 300ZX saves $288/yr vs Bertone X1/9 22 MPG · $2,114/yr X1/9 saves $334/yr vs Pontiac Fiero 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Fiero saves $587/yr vs TVR Engineering Ltd TVR 280i Convertible 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 300ZX saves $844/yr vs TVR Engineering Ltd TVR 280i Coupe 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 300ZX saves $844/yr vs Toyota MR2 26 MPG · $1,788/yr MR2 saves $659/yr vs Ford EXP 26 MPG · $1,788/yr EXP saves $659/yr vs Honda Civic 43 MPG · $1,081/yr Civic saves $1,366/yr vs Alfa Romeo Spider 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Spider saves $233/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Nissan 300ZX?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Nissan 300ZX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Nissan 300ZX?

The 1985 Nissan 300ZX's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Nissan 300ZX per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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