2025 Nissan Z: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Nissan Z gets 19 to 22 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)) at 22 mpg.
The EPA figures for 2025 are the same as for 2024; the safety records below are for 2025.
How the Z ranks in its class
In the Two Seaters class for 2025, the Z ranks 5th of 19 for combined mileage (22 mpg), 6th of 16 for yearly fuel cost ($3,500 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 9th of 19 for tailpipe CO2 (405 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 18 mpg, costs $4,300 a year and puts out 413 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 168 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Z's best version, 19 other models get the same and 62 get less. The 2025 Z's cheapest version costs $3,500 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 185 cost less, 10 the same and 46 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 2 to 7 of 19)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2025 BMW Z4 | 2025 Z4 sDrive30i | 28 | $2,750 | 312 |
| 3 | 2025 Toyota GR Supra | 2025 GR Supra (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (S8)) | 27 | $2,850 | 322 |
| 4 | 2025 Porsche 718 | 2025 718 Boxster (Automatic (AM-S7)) | 24 | $3,200 | 375 |
| 5 | 2025 Nissan ZThis car | 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)) | 22 | $3,500 | 405 |
| 6 | 2025 Lotus Emira | 2025 Emira (Automatic (S6)) | 21 | $2,950 | 413 |
| 7 | 2025 Chevrolet Corvette | 2025 Corvette | 19 | $4,050 | 471 |
| 7 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2025 AMG GT 63 S E Performance (coupe) | 19 | $5,550 | 397 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Z (Automatic (S9)), 6-cyl 3.0 L: 19 mpg city, 28 highway, 22 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Z version is $3,500 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Two Seaters class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Emira costs $559 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Emira costs $2,795 less to fuel than the Z (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Lotus Emira
- 2025 Porsche 718
- 2025 Chevrolet Corvette
The Z against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Z (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Z | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lotus Emira | 2025 Emira (Automatic (S6)) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 1 lower | $550 less a year | - |
| 2025 Porsche 718 | 2025 718 Boxster (Automatic (AM-S7)) | 24 mpg | $3,200 | 2 higher | $300 less a year | - |
| 2025 Chevrolet Corvette | 2025 Corvette | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 3 lower | $550 more a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Nissan Z
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-wheel | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,500 | 405 | cheapest |
| 2025 Z (Manual 6-spd) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-wheel | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,850 | 435 | +$350 |
| 2025 Z NISMO | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-wheel | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,050 | 469 | +$550 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Z; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)) puts out 405 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 405 to 469.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)): fuel economy score 5 (4 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 5 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Z gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 22 mpg | 3 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 22 mpg | 3 | this page | |
| 2026 | 22 mpg | 3 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 3 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 3 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Z (Manual 6-spd), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Z NISMO, 6-cyl 3.0 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Nissan Z (as Z). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2025 Nissan Z on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Owner complaints, 2025
1 complaint for the 2025 Nissan Z are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
0 of the 1 report says the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Nissan Z (as Z). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Nissan Z on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Two Seaters for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Z itself is at 22 mpg.
Other Nissan models of 2025
More Nissan models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Nissan Z gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)) with 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway).
How much does a 2025 Nissan Z cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Nissan Z costs between $3,500 and $4,050 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Z (Automatic (S9)) at $3,500; the dearest is the 2025 Z NISMO at $4,050. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Nissan Z rank among 2025 Two Seaters models?
The 2025 Nissan Z is 5th of 19 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Mazda MX-5 at 29 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 18 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Porsche 718 at 24 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Lotus Emira at 21 mpg.
Did the Z change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 3 tested versions and the 2025 model has 3. The best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Nissan Z do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2025 Nissan Z on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Nissan Z?
1 complaint for the 2025 Nissan Z are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Wheels (1 report). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Nissan Z have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Nissan Z on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Nissan Z: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Nissan Z: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Nissan Z: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Nissan Z: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Nissan Z: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.