Nissan Z Vehicle Class & Size
The EPA classifies the 2027 Nissan Z as a Two Seaters, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2027):
The Nissan Z is classified by the EPA as a Two Seaters.
Nissan Z Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027Config 1 of 4 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2027Config 2 of 4 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2027Config 3 of 4 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2027Config 4 of 4 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2026Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2026Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2026Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2025Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2024Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2024Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Z Vehicle Class
What class of vehicle is the Nissan Z?
The EPA classifies the Nissan Z as a Two Seaters. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Nissan Z considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Two Seaters), the Nissan Z is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.
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