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1990 Nissan 300ZX MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Nissan 300ZX is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 21 two-seaters rated for 1990, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #8 of 21 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Nissan 300ZX's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1990 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  2. 2Mazda MX-5 Miata24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Consulier Industries Inc Consulier GTP21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Buick Reatta19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Evans Automobiles Series 119 MPG $2,447
  6. 8Nissan 300ZX19 MPG $3,118
  7. 21Lamborghini Countach7 MPG $8,464
1990 300ZXOther two-seatersClass median: $3,292/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

300ZX MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
300ZX		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
300ZX		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
300ZX		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
300ZX		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
49 cu ft
Cargo volume
23 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1990 Nissan 300ZX vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Corvette 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 300ZX saves $173/yr vs Chrysler TC 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 300ZX saves $173/yr vs Mazda RX-7 18 MPG · $2,583/yr RX-7 saves $535/yr vs Buick Reatta 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Reatta saves $671/yr vs Evans Automobiles Series 1 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Series 1 saves $671/yr vs Consulier Industries Inc Consulier GTP 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Consulier GTP saves $904/yr vs Mazda MX-5 Miata 24 MPG · $1,938/yr MX-5 Miata saves $1,181/yr vs Honda Civic 43 MPG · $1,081/yr Civic saves $2,037/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Nissan 300ZX?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Nissan 300ZX use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Nissan 300ZX?

The 1990 Nissan 300ZX's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Nissan 300ZX per year?

About $3,118 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $20.79 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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