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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Z
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
- 08 Fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
Ordered by combined MPG #8 of 56 - 238 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #238 of 401 - 413 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #413 of 539 - 11 Nissan cars
Every model year, newest first #11 of 1,746 - 1435 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1435 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Z is a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. It returns 22 combined MPG, with 19 MPG city and 28 MPG highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $3,750, and tailpipe emissions are 405 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 22 combined MPG from a turbocharged six-cylinder sports car
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- Only two seats
- 19 MPG city rating
- $3,750 listed annual fuel cost
- 405 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who want a two-seat rear-wheel-drive car Highway-focused driving with a 28 MPG rating Buyers comfortable with gasoline running costs
Choose the 2027 Nissan Z if a two-seat layout and rear-wheel drive fit your plans. The 22 MPG combined rating sets a clear fuel-use expectation, while the 19 city and 28 highway figures show how road mix changes the result. Its gasoline budget is substantial at $3,750 a year. That makes the Z a focused sports car choice rather than a practical option for carrying more people.
What it is
The 2027 Nissan Z is a two-seat car running on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
The defining figure is 22 combined MPG. The split is 19 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway, so your result depends on how much of each type of driving you do.
Tailpipe output is 405 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $3,750. That figure gives you a yearly gasoline budget to use when comparing the Z with other cars.
How it compares
The Z's 22 combined MPG, 19 city MPG, and 28 highway MPG give you three ways to compare it with similar two-seaters. Together, those ratings show its fuel use in combined, city, and highway driving.
Who it suits
The Z suits a buyer who wants a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive car and accepts gasoline running costs. Its highway figure may matter most if your driving is mainly on open roads.
Trade-offs
You get a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder and rear-wheel drive, but the body is limited to two seats. City driving is rated at 19 MPG, below its 28 MPG highway figure, and the annual fuel cost is $3,750.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Nissan Z if a two-seat layout and rear-wheel drive fit your plans. The 22 MPG combined rating sets a clear fuel-use expectation, while the 19 city and 28 highway figures show how road mix changes the result. Its gasoline budget is substantial at $3,750 a year. That makes the Z a focused sports car choice rather than a practical option for carrying more people.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,750
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 405 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
How many seats does the 2027 Nissan Z have?
It is a two-seater.
What fuel economy does the Nissan Z get?
It is rated at 22 combined MPG, with 19 MPG city and 28 MPG highway.
What engine and transmission are in the Z?
The Z has a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Does the 2027 Nissan Z use rear-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.
What is the Nissan Z's annual fuel cost?
The listed annual fuel cost is $3,750.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its tailpipe output is 405 grams per mile.
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