Against 266 other V8 cars rated 2017–2019, the Q70 beats their 17.4 mpg average by 2.6 mpg, about $287 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2014, the 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid (2014–2018), does 30.6 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.6L 8-cyl (2014–2019), 19: $766 a year apart.
Every Infiniti Q70 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid | 28.6 / 33 | 2014–2018 | $1,255 | |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 18 / 25.3 | 2014–2019 | $1,829 | |
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 16 / 24 | 2014–2019 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 37.3 mpg, the Honda Accord 40.3 mpg and the Toyota Prius 56 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2019 Q70. The Q70 costs the most of them to run: $1,234 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2019) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2017–2019 | −$287 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,459 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2019 Infiniti Q70 gives up 7.5 mpg in town: 24.5 on the highway against 17 in the city, $692 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2019) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24.5 mpg | $1,567 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.5 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Q70 changed over the years
The Q70 peaked in 2016 at 23.7 mpg (21 city, 27.3 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 20 — 3.7 mpg apart, or $300 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2019 car does 20. The 2019 model loses 3.3 mpg against 23.3 for the 2018, with 2 versions instead of 3.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2018 | 20.7 / 27.3 | 3 | $1,648 | |
| 2017 | 20.7 / 27.3 | 3 | $1,648 | |
| 2016 | 21 / 27.3 | 3 | $1,620 | |
| 2015 | 21 / 27.7 | 3 | $1,620 | |
| 2014 | 21 / 27.7 | 3 | $1,620 |
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How we count
This page rests on 17 EPA ratings of the Infiniti Q70 — 3 engines across 2014–2019. 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 $3,459. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2019 Infiniti Q70 get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 19 to 21. Across every year since 2014 the Q70 has averaged 23.1 mpg.
Is the 2019 Q70 more efficient than the 2018?
No: 20 against 23.3 mpg combined, about $272 a year more to run.
Which Q70 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 23.7 mpg combined (21 city, 27.3 highway).
Does the Q70 get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 20 mpg for the 2019 Q70 against 37.3 for the 2020 Toyota Camry, about $891 a year more to run.
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