Against 438 other V6 cars rated 2010–2012, the FX35 trails their 20.4 mpg average by 1.4 mpg, about $139 a year.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Element gets 22 mpg, the Jeep Liberty 18 mpg and the Nissan Xterra 18 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2012 FX35.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2012) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2010–2012 | +$139 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,900 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2012 Infiniti FX35 gives up 7 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 16 in the city, $730 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2012) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 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.
| 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 2012 Infiniti FX35 get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2003 the FX35 has averaged 18.2 mpg.
Is the 2012 FX35 more efficient than the 2011?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which FX35 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012, at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 23 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the FX35 get better gas mileage than the Honda Element?
No: 19 mpg for the 2012 FX35 against 22 for the 2011 Honda Element, about $276 a year more to run.
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