The 2024 Nissan Z gets 19 to 22 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Z (Automatic (S9)) at 22 mpg.
In the Two Seaters class for 2024, the Z ranks 5th (tied with 1 other) of 19 for combined mileage (22 mpg), 6th (tied with 1 other) of 17 for yearly fuel cost ($3,500 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 7th 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 $4,050 a year and puts out 460 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 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 261 other models, 171 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Z's best version, 20 other models get the same and 70 get less. The 2024 Z's cheapest version costs $3,500 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 190 cost less, 8 the same and 57 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2024 Toyota GR Supra | 2024 GR Supra (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (S8)) | 27 | $2,850 | 322 |
| 4 | 2024 Porsche 718 | 2024 718 Boxster (Automatic (AM-S7)) | 24 | $3,200 | 375 |
| 5 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2024 AMG SL43 | 22 | $3,500 | 398 |
| 5 | 2024 Nissan ZThis car | 2024 Z (Automatic (S9)) | 22 | $3,500 | 405 |
| 7 | 2024 Lotus Emira | 2024 Emira (Automatic (S6)) | 21 | $2,950 | 413 |
| 8 | 2024 Chevrolet Corvette | 2024 Corvette | 19 | $4,050 | 472 |
| 8 | 2024 Jaguar F-Type | 2024 F-Type P450 RWD Convertible | 19 | $4,050 | 460 |
Pick a 2024 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.
2024 Z (Automatic (S9)), 6-cyl 3.0 L: 19 mpg city, 28 highway, 22 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Z version is $3,500 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Two Seaters class for 2024, 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.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Z (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Z | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2024 AMG SL43 | 22 mpg | $3,500 | same figure | same | - |
| 2024 Lotus Emira | 2024 Emira (Automatic (S6)) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 1 lower | $550 less a year | - |
| 2024 Porsche 718 | 2024 718 Boxster (Automatic (AM-S7)) | 24 mpg | $3,200 | 2 higher | $300 less a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2024; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Z (Automatic (S9)) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-wheel | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,500 | 405 | cheapest |
| 2024 Z (Manual 6-spd) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-wheel | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,850 | 435 | +$350 |
| 2024 Z NISMO | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-wheel | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,050 | 469 | +$550 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 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.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 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 2024 Z (Automatic (S9)): fuel economy score 5 (4 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 5 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Z gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 22 mpg | 3 | this page | |
| 2025 | 22 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 22 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 2 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 3 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Z (Automatic (S9)), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Z (Manual 6-spd), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Z NISMO, 6-cyl 3.0 L | 19 mpg | 22 mpg (listed in 2023 as Z (Automatic (S9))) | -3 mpg |
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Nissan Z (as Z). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2024 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.
2 complaints for the 2024 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
0 of the 2 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2024 Nissan Z at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Z itself is at 22 mpg.
More Nissan models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Z (Automatic (S9)) with 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway).
The 2024 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 2024 Z (Automatic (S9)) at $3,500; the dearest is the 2024 Z NISMO at $4,050. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2024 Nissan Z is 5th of 19 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class at 22 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Lotus Emira at 21 mpg.
The 2023 model had 2 tested versions and the 2024 model has 3. The best figure went from 22 to 22 mpg (no change).
No star ratings were returned for the 2024 Nissan Z on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
2 complaints for the 2024 Nissan Z are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Air Bags (1 report). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Nissan Z (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 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 2024 Nissan Z: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Nissan Z: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Nissan Z: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 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.