Nissan Z Fuel Economy (MPG)

Name: Nissan Z MPG & Fuel Economy
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What is the real-world gas mileage of a 2027 Nissan Z?

The 2027 Nissan Z gets up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) in EPA testing.

Latest model year (2027):

The Nissan Z gets up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) in the Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance Dimensions Curb Weight

Nissan Z MPG — All Years

Year	Trim	Engine	Fuel	City (MPG)	Hwy (MPG)	Combined (MPG)
2027Config 1 of 4	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	19	28	22
2027Config 2 of 4	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	17	24	19
2027Config 3 of 4	Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	18	24	20
2027Config 4 of 4	Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	16	21	18
2026Config 1 of 3	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	17	24	19
2026Config 2 of 3	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	19	28	22
2026Config 3 of 3	Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	18	24	20
2025Config 1 of 3	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	19	28	22
2025Config 2 of 3	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	17	24	19
2025Config 3 of 3	Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	18	24	20
2024Config 1 of 3	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	17	24	19
2024Config 2 of 3	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	19	28	22
2024Config 3 of 3	Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	18	24	20
2023Config 1 of 2	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	19	28	22
2023Config 2 of 2	Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	6 3.0L	Premium Gasoline	18	24	20

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Nissan Z data analysis

How Nissan Z combined fuel economy varies

Across 15 configurations recorded for the 2023 through 2027 Nissan Z, combined fuel economy runs from 18 MPG to 22 MPG. The strongest figure belongs to the 2023 Nissan Z (Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L) at 22 MPG, and the weakest to the 2027 car (Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L) at 18 MPG — a spread of 22%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Nissan Z would be misleading.

What changed for 2027

Average combined fuel economy for the 2027 Nissan Z is 19.8 MPG, against 20.3 MPG for the 2026 car — it fell by 0.6 MPG. Buyers who care most about this figure should look at the earlier model years in the table above before assuming newest is best.

How to read this Nissan Z data

This page lists every 2023 through 2027 Nissan Z record we hold for this measurement — 15 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Nissan Z numbers

The 2023 through 2027 Nissan Z entries here cover the variants Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L and Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L. 2027 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted combined fuel economy figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Nissan Z figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Nissan Z record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Official Factory Specs vs. AutoSpecData Expert Benchmarks

The EPA highway loop never holds interstate speed. Here is what the same engine does when you sit on the cruise control.

Cruise speed	EPA highway spec	AutoSpecData adjusted MPG	Fuel you lose
60 mph	28 MPG	28 MPG	0%
65 mph	28 MPG	26.1 MPG	7%
70 mph	28 MPG	24.3 MPG	13%
75 mph	28 MPG	22.6 MPG	19%
80 mph	28 MPG	21.1 MPG	25%

Our Real-World Speed MPG Adjuster re-scales the Nissan Z EPA highway result with a quadratic drag term (mpg = hwy ÷ (1 + k·(v² − 60²)/60²), k = 0.55 for trucks, SUVs and vans, 0.42 for cars). Wind, roof racks, and a heavy right foot make it worse, never better.

Frequently Asked Questions About Z MPG

What is the MPG of the Nissan Z?

The Nissan Z gets up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) in the 2027 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.

Which Nissan Z trim has the best fuel economy?

The Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 22 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.