Against 430 other V6 cars rated 2015–2017, the QX70 trails their 21.8 mpg average by 2.8 mpg, about $260 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2014, the 3.7L 6-cyl (2014–2017), does 19 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (2014), 16: $379 a year apart.
Every Infiniti QX70 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2014–2017 | $2,021 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 14 / 20 | 2014–2014 | $2,400 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 29 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 20 mpg and the Honda CR-V 29.7 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2017 QX70. The QX70 costs the most of them to run: $728 a year more than the Honda CR-V.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2015–2017 | +$260 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,200 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Infiniti QX70 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 (2017) | 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 QX70 changed over the years
The QX70 peaked in 2017 at 19 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 17.5 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $173 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2014 | 15.5 / 22 | 2 | $2,194 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Infiniti QX70 — 2 engines across 2014–2017. 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 $4,200. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Infiniti QX70 get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the QX70 has averaged 18.4 mpg.
Is the 2017 QX70 more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which QX70 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the QX70 get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 19 mpg for the 2017 QX70 against 29 for the 2018 Toyota RAV4, about $697 a year more to run.
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