- Newest year: 2001
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2000-2001 Infiniti I30 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Infiniti I30 at a glance
The 2000-2001 Infiniti I30 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Infiniti I30 by model year
What the 2001 I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$560less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Infiniti I30 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I30 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
2000 Infiniti I30 MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I30 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Infiniti I30 get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Infiniti I30 at 20 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Infiniti I30?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Infiniti I30 tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Infiniti I30?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Infiniti I30 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,270 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Infiniti I30 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Infiniti I30 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2001 Infiniti I30 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The I30 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $560 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 93 rated midsize car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Infiniti I30 different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2001 against 1 configuration for 2000. See the 2000 Infiniti I30 for that year.