Against 357 other V6 cars rated 1999–2001, the I30 beats their 18.8 mpg average by 1.2 mpg, about $123 a year.
Every Infiniti I30 engine, compared
The Infiniti I30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 17.7 / 25.2 | 1996–2001 | $1,855 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Avenger gets 20 mpg, the Buick Century 21 mpg and the Dodge Stratus 21.5 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2001 I30.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2001) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1999–2001 | −$123 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,233 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2001 Infiniti I30 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 (2001) | 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 I30 changed over the years
The I30 peaked in 1999 at 21 mpg (18 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2001 at 20 — 1 mpg apart, or $91 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2001 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2000 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1999 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1998 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1997 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1996 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Infiniti I30 — 1 engine across 1996–2001. 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 $3,233. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2001 Infiniti I30 get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1996 the I30 has averaged 20.7 mpg.
Is the 2001 I30 more efficient than the 2000?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which I30 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1999, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway).
Does the I30 get better gas mileage than the Dodge Avenger?
About the same: 20 mpg for the 2001 I30 against 20 for the 2000 Dodge Avenger.
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