The Nissan GT-R does 18.2 mpg combined (15.9 city, 22.1 highway), which works out to about $2,110 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Nissan GT-R engine, compared
The Nissan GT-R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 15.9 / 22.1 | 2009–2024 | $2,110 |
What that actually costs
The Nissan GT-R burns a gallon every 18.2 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 659 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.176 |
| Fuel per year | $2,110 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,550 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$180 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,250 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Nissan GT-R gives up 6.2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 22.1 out there against 15.9 in town, a 39% drop worth $677 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 | 15.9 mpg | $2,415 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.1 mpg | $1,738 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.2 mpg (39%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the GT-R changed over the years
The GT-R peaked in 2016 at 19 mpg (16 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2011 at 17 — 2 mpg apart, or $238 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 18. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2023 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2021 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2020 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2019 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2018 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2017 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2016 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2015 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2014 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2013 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2012 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2011 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2010 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 15 EPA ratings of the Nissan GT-R — 1 engine across 2009–2024. 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 $4,250. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Nissan GT-R get?
18.2 mpg combined on average — 15.9 in the city and 22.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2009–2024.
How much does a Nissan GT-R cost in fuel per year?
About $2,110 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,550 over five years, or 0.176 dollars a mile.
Which GT-R engine is the most economical?
The 3.8L 6-cyl at 18.2 mpg.
Is the GT-R good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world GT-R figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Nissan GT-R is $4,250 against the $2,110 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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