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Nissan 300ZX MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 20 MPG combined in 1984. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1992–1994).

Nissan 300ZX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–1996152025MPG19841990199620 MPG peaklowest peak 18Nissan 300ZX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year152025MPG1984198619881990199219941996peak 20
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class
789.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1996 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Nissan 300ZX has EPA ratings for 13 model years, 1984–1996, every one of them among subcompact cars. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 17 two-seater cars in 1995, behind the class leader, the Honda Del Sol, and it placed in its class top five in two model years.

In 1994 the most efficient version of the 300ZX still placed fifth from the bottom of 48 subcompact cars, where the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental rated lowest.

Among 35 subcompact cars, 1996

The 300ZX placed 27th (tied). The class leader was the Geo Metro at 40 MPG. The next higher rating, 20 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 35 subcompact cars rated for 1996152025303540300ZX 19median 24MetroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 35 subcompact cars rated for 1996152025303540300ZX 19median 24

The 300ZX, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among subcompact cars.

1984–8846th of 57
1989–9345th of 53
1994–9829th of 36
All 13 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
1995–1996300ZX1917 / 22186
1992–1994300ZX1816 / 22186
1990–1991300ZX1917 / 22186
1986–1989300ZX1916 / 24186
1985300ZX1917 / 231611
1984300ZX2018 / 241716

Version names in the EPA list: 300ZX, 300ZX 2x2.

Same class, 1996

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