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2014-2017 Infiniti QX70 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 16–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small SUV configurations to fuel, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2017 Infiniti QX70 at a glance
The 2014-2017 Infiniti QX70 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 16–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $4,130 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015 and 2017; 2016 repeat the values of the year before.
2014-2017 Infiniti QX70 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $4,130–$4,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $4,130–$4,380 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $4,130–$4,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 16–19 MPG | $4,170–$4,930 | First year |
What the 2017 QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$344
$4,130 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.88
Per 100 miles
$27.53
Five years
$20,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,240more a year
Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Infiniti QX70 MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,130.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,130 |
| QX70 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,390 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Infiniti QX70 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Infiniti QX70 as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Infiniti QX70 MPG
18–19 MPG · $4,130–$4,380/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,170 to $4,130, $40 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,130 |
| QX70 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,380 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Infiniti QX70 MPG
16–19 MPG · $4,170–$4,930/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,170 |
| QX70 3.7L 6-cyl AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,360 |
| QX70 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,930 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD: $4,920 in California and $3,580 in Texas, a $1,340 difference.
- California $4,920
- Washington $4,630
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,770
- Texas $3,580
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2014-2017 (S51)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2017 Infiniti QX70 get?
EPA rates the 2014-2017 Infiniti QX70 at 16–19 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2017 Infiniti QX70?
Every model year of the 2014-2017 Infiniti QX70 tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2017 Infiniti QX70?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015 and 2017. In 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Infiniti QX70 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,130 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,130–$4,390 a year. That is a $260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Infiniti QX70 100 miles?
About $27.53 per 100 miles for the QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $27.53 and $29.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Infiniti QX70 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2017 Infiniti QX70 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The QX70 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,130 a year to fuel, $1,240 more than the class median of $2,890, and less than 0 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Infiniti QX70 different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,130. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Infiniti QX70 for that year.