Infiniti · 1996–2001 · Gas

Infiniti I30 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Infiniti I30, from 1996 to 2001. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1999, at 21 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2001 model is 5% less efficient than the best 1996 model (20 vs. 21 MPG). The 2001 model is about as efficient as the median midsize car (20 MPG).

Most efficient year199921 MPG combined
Latest (2001)20 MPG$2,325/yr to fuel
First rated (1996)21 MPG$2,821/yr at today's prices
Model years rated610 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • I30, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every I30 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2001 Gas 20 MPG 17 / 24 20 — 1 $2,325
2000 Gas 20 MPG 17 / 25 20 — 1 $2,325
1999 Gas 21 MPG 18 / 25 20 — 2 $2,214
1998 Gas 21 MPG 18 / 25 21 — 2 $2,214
1997 Gas 21 MPG 18 / 26 20 — 2 $2,821
1996 Gas 21 MPG 18 / 26 21 — 2 $2,821

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare I30 model years

See how much a newer I30 would save over an older one.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Infiniti I30 year has the best fuel economy?

The 1998 Infiniti I30, rated up to 21 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,214 a year.

Which Infiniti I30 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1996 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,821 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Infiniti I30?

The 2001 Infiniti I30 is rated up to 20 MPG combined.

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