Nissan 300ZX: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Nissan 300ZX across 13 model years, from the 1984 Nissan 300ZX through the 1996 Nissan 300ZX. The most recent 1996 Nissan 300ZX returns 19 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1984 Nissan 300ZX at 20 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Nissan 300ZX page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Nissan 300ZX. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1996 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1995 | 1995 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1994 | 1994 Nissan 300ZX | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1993 | 1993 Nissan 300ZX | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1992 | 1992 Nissan 300ZX | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1991 | 1991 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1990 | 1990 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1989 | 1989 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1988 | 1988 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1987 | 1987 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1986 | 1986 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1985 | 1985 Nissan 300ZX | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1984 | 1984 Nissan 300ZX | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
How the Nissan 300ZX compares against the Two Seaters class
Buyers usually compare the Nissan 300ZX against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Two Seaters class for the 1996 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.