The Infiniti QX60 does 23.6 mpg combined (21.5 city, 26.7 highway), which works out to about $1,627 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid does 26 mpg while 3.5L 6-cyl does 22.5 — a difference of $230 a year. Against other V6 cars it sits above the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Infiniti QX60 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Infiniti QX60 ranges from 26 down to 22.5 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $230 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 25 / 27.8 | 2014–2017 | $1,477 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 21.7 / 27 | 2025–2027 | $1,600 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 20.1 / 26.2 | 2014–2024 | $1,707 |
What that actually costs
The Infiniti QX60 burns a gallon every 23.6 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 508 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.136 |
| Fuel per year | $1,627 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,135 |
| Against other V6 cars | −$303 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,144 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Infiniti QX60 gives up 5.2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 26.7 out there against 21.5 in town, a 24% drop worth $348 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 | 21.5 mpg | $1,786 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26.7 mpg | $1,438 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.2 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the QX60 changed over the years
The QX60 peaked in 2016 at 24.5 mpg (23 city, 27.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2020 at 22 — 2.5 mpg apart, or $178 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 24. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 21 / 27 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2026 | 22 / 27 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2025 | 22 / 27 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2024 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2023 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2022 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2020 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2018 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2017 | 22 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 2016 | 23 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,567 | |
| 2015 | 23 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,567 | |
| 2014 | 22.5 / 27 | 2 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 17 EPA ratings of the Infiniti QX60 — 3 engines across 2014–2027. 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 $3,144. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Infiniti QX60 get?
23.6 mpg combined on average — 21.5 in the city and 26.7 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2014–2027.
How much does a Infiniti QX60 cost in fuel per year?
About $1,627 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $8,135 over five years, or 0.136 dollars a mile.
Which QX60 engine is the most economical?
The 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid at 26 mpg, against 22.5 for the 3.5L 6-cyl — a difference of about $230 a year.
Is the QX60 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits above the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world QX60 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 QX60 is $3,144 against the $1,627 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 26 and 22 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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