The Infiniti FX35 does 18.2 mpg combined (15.4 city, 22.2 highway), which works out to about $2,110 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Infiniti FX35 engine, compared
The Infiniti FX35 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 | 15.4 / 22.2 | 2003–2012 | $2,110 |
What that actually costs
The Infiniti FX35 burns a gallon every 18.2 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 659 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.176 |
| Fuel per year | $2,110 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,550 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$180 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,900 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Infiniti FX35 gives up 6.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 22.2 out there against 15.4 in town, a 44% drop worth $764 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 15.4 mpg | $2,494 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.2 mpg | $1,730 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.8 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the FX35 changed over the years
The FX35 peaked in 2012 at 19 mpg (16 city, 23 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2004 at 17 — 2 mpg apart, or $238 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2012 car does 19. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2011 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2004 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2003 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Infiniti FX35 — 1 engine across 2003–2012. 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 $3,900. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Infiniti FX35 get?
18.2 mpg combined on average — 15.4 in the city and 22.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2003–2012.
How much does a Infiniti FX35 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,110 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,550 over five years, or 0.176 dollars a mile.
Which FX35 engine is the most economical?
The 3.5L 6-cyl at 18.2 mpg.
Is the FX35 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world FX35 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Infiniti FX35 is $3,900 against the $2,110 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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