Against 308 other V6 cars rated 2022–2024, the GT-R trails their 21.3 mpg average by 3.3 mpg, about $330 a year.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Supra gets 26.5 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2024 GT-R. The GT-R costs the most of them to run: $684 a year more than the Toyota Supra.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2022–2024 | +$330 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,250 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Nissan GT-R gives up 6 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 16 in the city, $655 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (38%) | 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.
| 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 2024 Nissan GT-R get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the GT-R has averaged 18.2 mpg.
Is the 2024 GT-R more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which GT-R year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 22 highway).
Does the GT-R get better gas mileage than the Toyota Supra?
No: 18 mpg for the 2024 GT-R against 26.5 for the 2025 Toyota Supra, about $684 a year more to run.
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