Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2007–2009, the 350Z sits right on their 19.5 mpg average.
Every Nissan 350Z engine, compared
The Nissan 350Z 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17.3 / 23.9 | 2003–2009 | $1,930 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mazda MX-5 gets 24 mpg, the Porsche Boxster 23.7 mpg and the BMW Z4 22 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2009 350Z. The 350Z costs the most of them to run: $320 a year more than the Mazda MX-5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2009) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2007–2009 | −$49 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,879 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 (2009) | 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 350Z changed over the years
The 350Z peaked in 2009 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 19 — 1 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2007 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2006 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2004 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2003 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Nissan 350Z — 1 engine across 2003–2009. 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 $3,879. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2009 Nissan 350Z get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2003 the 350Z has averaged 19.9 mpg.
Is the 2009 350Z more efficient than the 2008?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which 350Z year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the 350Z get better gas mileage than the Mazda MX-5?
No: 20 mpg for the 2009 350Z against 24 for the 2010 Mazda MX-5, about $320 a year more to run.
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