370z MPG VS V8

Montez · 07-24-2014, 01:50 PM

VQ's (3.0,3.5 3.7)s have never been that fuel efficient especially the 3.5 and 3.7. Having had 6 cars with it in them, it is what it is.

MagmaRed370z · 07-24-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez

VQ's (3.0,3.5 3.7)s have never been that fuel efficient especially the 3.5 and 3.7. Having had 6 cars with it in them, it is what it is.

+1 also they are very reliable engine.

Munts · 07-24-2014, 06:05 PM

ALRIGHT EVERYONE.

POST YOUR AVERAGE CITY/HIGHWAY MPG and how it compares to the previous cars you've owned

L33T Z34 · 07-25-2014, 04:27 PM

Beleeve it or not, I got 22.25 MPG HIGHWAY on I-55 - STL to CHI n bak, ~575 miles w/4.36 final drive.

And this is calculated by the ole skool method, difference in mileage divided by gallons fueled, not the ECU guesstimate. LOL! The ECU stops displaying a range when ur close to empty anyway, how fok'n worthless nIssan!

zae757 · 07-25-2014, 04:44 PM

Maybe it's just me but why buy a Z if you're worrying about the gas mileage. That's like complaining about the inability to rotate tires...

Magic Bus · 07-25-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by zae757

Maybe it's just me but why buy a Z if you're worrying about the gas mileage. That's like complaining about the inability to rotate tires...

OP was not complaining about gas mileage, just made an observation and asked for an explanation.

Now onto his 2nd question. My prior car 04 G35 Coupe with auto trans, average 17, mostly city. Current Z is a 6mt with same type of driving, getting 16.5, was only about 15 until exhaust got changed.

Munts · 07-25-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

OP was not complaining about gas mileage, just made an observation and asked for an explanation.

Now onto his 2nd question. My prior car 04 G35 Coupe with auto trans, average 17, mostly city. Current Z is a 6mt with same type of driving, getting 16.5, was only about 15 until exhaust got changed.

Thank you for actually reading my post!

aszyd · 07-25-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by L33T Z34

4.36 final drive.

Damn! Acceleration must be brutal.

Previous, lets see. Toyota Paseo, never calculated, but easily 30+. Tiny lightweight car, tiny 4 Cyl.

'99 Accord, 29 MPG.

'09 370z, 23 MPG

'04 Cobra, 16 MPG

'12 Focus, 33 MPG

'14 370z, 22.5 MPG, so says the gauge. I need a tune!

L33T Z34 · 07-26-2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Munts

I have been doing some searching on this forum on people's average MPG's, and it seems like the usual is anywhere between 21-24. This just seems strange because I see pictures/forums of people in cars like the V8 ford mustang's who can average up to 25 MPG on the freeway, and it has a bigger engine than the Z.

This just doesn't seem to make much sense. Does anyone have an explanation for this?

OK...read the post...sure....easy...

V8s make more torque than Nissan V6s...therefore, their gearing can be made for interstate driving to = or beat V6 gearing MPG...It's all in the tranny/final drive ratios...

Rwjohn6 · 07-26-2014, 09:36 AM

I drove my 09 from NY to FL avg mph 73.4 avg mpg 28.4

Crypto2k · 07-26-2014, 09:50 AM

09 Sport with more than a few mods. I avg around 22 in town and on the highway was pushing 40mpg. That's if all hwy. As you can see my avg speed was ummm up there. Beats driving a Prius at any mpg.

My 05 Frontier Nismo gets 15.9 regardless. Same with 4wd or 2wd. Used to be 16.9 but got knocked slightly when I went to 17" wheels and BF Duratrack meaty tires. Still happy with that considering. Can't live in CO without a mountain/winter truck.

MagmaRed370z · 07-26-2014, 10:37 AM

I get 90+ mpg if I go downhill and in neutral lol.....

In all seriousness I get 21 city and 25ish highway.

07-26-2014, 10:37 AM	#72 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	I get 90+ mpg if I go downhill and in neutral lol..... In all seriousness I get 21 city and 25ish highway. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

07-24-2014, 01:50 PM	#61 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 17	VQ's (3.0,3.5 3.7)s have never been that fuel efficient especially the 3.5 and 3.7. Having had 6 cars with it in them, it is what it is.

07-24-2014, 06:05 PM	#63 (permalink)
Munts Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: St Paul, Minnesota Posts: 101 Drives: 2009 MT Touring Rep Power: 11	ALRIGHT EVERYONE. POST YOUR AVERAGE CITY/HIGHWAY MPG and how it compares to the previous cars you've owned

07-25-2014, 04:27 PM	#64 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 47 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	Beleeve it or not, I got 22.25 MPG HIGHWAY on I-55 - STL to CHI n bak, ~575 miles w/4.36 final drive. And this is calculated by the ole skool method, difference in mileage divided by gallons fueled, not the ECU guesstimate. LOL! The ECU stops displaying a range when ur close to empty anyway, how fok'n worthless nIssan!

07-25-2014, 04:44 PM	#65 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Maybe it's just me but why buy a Z if you're worrying about the gas mileage. That's like complaining about the inability to rotate tires...

07-26-2014, 09:36 AM	#70 (permalink)
Rwjohn6 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fl Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370Z silver Rep Power: 12	I drove my 09 from NY to FL avg mph 73.4 avg mpg 28.4

07-26-2014, 09:50 AM	#71 (permalink)
Crypto2k Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Denver Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	09 Sport with more than a few mods. I avg around 22 in town and on the highway was pushing 40mpg. That's if all hwy. As you can see my avg speed was ummm up there. Beats driving a Prius at any mpg. My 05 Frontier Nismo gets 15.9 regardless. Same with 4wd or 2wd. Used to be 16.9 but got knocked slightly when I went to 17" wheels and BF Duratrack meaty tires. Still happy with that considering. Can't live in CO without a mountain/winter truck.