Nissan · Two-seaters · Gasoline
Nissan Z: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
At 22 MPG combined, the Nissan Z sits 4 MPG above the two-seaters median of 18, which makes it 5th of 20 two-seaters, in the top quarter, ahead of 79% of the others.
- 22MPG combined5th of 20 in class
- $3,750a year in fuel6th of 20 in class
- 405g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is 4th of 12 gasoline two-seaters, in the upper half, ahead of 73% of the others. The median of that narrower group is 18.5 MPG, against 18 MPG for all two-seaters together.
Across every class it is tied for 102nd of 180 gasoline models, in the lower half.
Nissan has 11 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 9th of them on combined rating, against a make median of 30 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Toyota GR Supra at 27 MPG and just behind it is the Lotus Emira at 21 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $3,750 a year. That is $800 less than the two-seaters median of $4,550, which makes it 6th of 20 two-seaters, in the upper half, ahead of 74% of the others.
Tailpipe CO2 is 405 g/mile, 41 g/mile below the two-seaters median of 446.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 19 and on the highway 28, 9 better on the open road. 3 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Z: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S9), RWD, gets 22 MPG; the least efficient listed, Z NISMO: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S9), RWD, gets 19 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $600 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S9), RWD | 22 | 19 | 28 | $3,750 | 405 |
| Z: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd, RWD | 20 | 18 | 24 | $4,100 | 435 |
| Z NISMO: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S9), RWD | 19 | 17 | 24 | $4,350 | 469 |
Year by year
The Nissan Z is in the data for 4 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 22 MPG in both 2023 and 2026. The number of rated versions grew from 2 to 3.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 22 | 19 | $3,750 | 405 | 18 |
| 2025 | 3 | 22 | 19 | $3,750 | 405 | 18 |
| 2024 | 3 | 22 | 19 | $3,750 | 405 | 18.5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 22 | 20 | $3,750 | 405 | 17.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Emira | Gasoline | 21 | $3,200 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | Gasoline | 19 | $4,350 | 2026 |
| Chevrolet Corvette Hybrid | Hybrid | 19 | $4,350 | 2026 |
| Aston Martin Vantage | Gasoline | 18 | $4,550 | 2026 |
| Maserati MCPURA | Gasoline | 18 | $4,550 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Two-seaters, Gasoline, Nissan, Gasoline two-seaters.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.