Against 260 other 4-cyl cars rated 2000–2002, the G20 sits right on their 24.4 mpg average.
Every Infiniti G20 engine, compared
The Infiniti G20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20.9 / 28.9 | 1991–2002 | $1,607 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 27.7 mpg, the Hyundai Accent 28 mpg and the Mitsubishi Lancer 26 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2002 G20. The G20 costs the most of them to run: $229 a year more than the Hyundai Accent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2002) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2000–2002 | +$26 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,610 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2002 Infiniti G20 gives up 8 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 21 in the city, $505 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2002) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the G20 changed over the years
The G20 peaked in 2002 at 24 mpg (21 city, 29 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1999 at 23 — 1 mpg apart, or $70 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2001 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2000 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1999 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1996 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1995 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1994 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1993 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1992 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1991 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Infiniti G20 — 1 engine across 1991–2002. 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 $2,610. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2002 Infiniti G20 get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1991 the G20 has averaged 23.9 mpg.
Is the 2002 G20 more efficient than the 2001?
About the same: 24 against 24 mpg combined.
Which G20 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002, at 24 mpg combined (21 city, 29 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the G20 get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
No: 24 mpg for the 2002 G20 against 27.7 for the 2003 Ford Focus, about $214 a year more to run.
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