Nissan 350Z — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Nissan's muscular V6 sports coupe, offering classic rear-wheel-drive handling and a glorious exhaust note.
The Nissan 350Z resurrected Nissan's Z-car legacy, featuring a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout and a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 engine.
It was highly popular in the UK for its raw, old-school sports car feel and affordable price tag, though it is a relatively heavy vehicle with high tax rates.
Fuel economy is poor, with the V6 averaging around 21 MPG in mixed driving. Careful motorway cruising can return a maximum of 28 MPG.
TL;DR
21 MPG
Real-world petrol
80L
Tank capacity
£109.44
Full tank (petrol)
29.6p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Nissan 350Z achieves an estimated 21 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 80-litre tank completely costs approximately £109.44 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
21
Real-world MPG
Petrol
24.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1481 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £2191 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2961 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £4442 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £5923 |
| Full tank (80L) | £109.44 |
| Cost per mile | 29.6p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the 350Z compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your 350Z
Utilize the V6 engine's high torque to shift into 6th gear as early as possible.
Avoid blipping the throttle unnecessarily; the large V6 engine consumes significant fuel on throttle transients.
Keep tyre pressures checked to ensure rolling efficiency on wide rear tyres.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Nissan 350Z achieving ~21 MPG real-world, if you fill 64 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£6.40
Gross saving on fuel
£0.89
Cost of 3-mile detour
£5.51
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 22 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Nissan 350Z?
The Nissan 350Z achieves approximately 21 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 24.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Nissan 350Z?
The Nissan 350Z has a fuel tank of 80 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £109.44. Diesel costs approximately £113.68 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Nissan 350Z?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Nissan 350Z costs approximately £2191 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2961. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Nissan 350Z?
In a Nissan 350Z doing ~21 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 64-litre fill nets approximately £5.51 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 22 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Nissan 350Z cost per mile in fuel?
The Nissan 350Z costs approximately 29.6p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £8.88 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Nissan 350Z?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Nissan 350Z is 24.8 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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