Against 438 other V6 cars rated 2010–2012, the EX35 sits right on their 20.4 mpg average.
Every Infiniti EX35 engine, compared
The Infiniti EX35 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2008–2012 | $1,979 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Soul gets 28 mpg, the Subaru Impreza 27.3 mpg and the Honda Fit 31 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2012 EX35. The EX35 costs the most of them to run: $681 a year more than the Honda Fit.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2012) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2010–2012 | +$38 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,970 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2012 Infiniti EX35 gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2012) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the EX35 changed over the years
The EX35 peaked in 2012 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2010 at 19 — 1 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Infiniti EX35 — 1 engine across 2008–2012. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,970. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2012 Infiniti EX35 get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the EX35 has averaged 19.4 mpg.
Is the 2012 EX35 more efficient than the 2011?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which EX35 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the EX35 get better gas mileage than the Kia Soul?
No: 20 mpg for the 2012 EX35 against 28 for the 2013 Kia Soul, about $549 a year more to run.
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