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2018 Nissan GT-R Premium
Shown: 2018 Nissan GT-R Premium. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2024
  • Gas
  • Small cars
  • Same as 2023

2009-2024 Nissan GT-R MPG & Fuel Cost

15 model years · 17–19 MPG combined

18 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
22 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD
$4,460

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2009-2024 Nissan GT-R at a glance

The 2009-2024 Nissan GT-R covers 15 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023; 2015, 2021 and 2024 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

2009-2024 Nissan GT-R by model year

2009-2024 Nissan GT-R: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2024 Gas 18 MPG $4,460 Same EPA ratings as 2023
2023 Gas 18 MPG $4,460 Ratings changed
2021 Gas 18 MPG $4,380 Same EPA ratings as 2020
2020 Gas 18 MPG $4,380 Ratings changed
2019 Gas 18 MPG $4,460 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 18 MPG $4,380 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 18 MPG $4,370 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 19 MPG $4,310 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 19 MPG $4,290 Same EPA ratings as 2014
2014 Gas 19 MPG $4,290 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 19 MPG $4,290 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 19 MPG $4,300 Ratings changed
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2009-2024 Nissan GT-R: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year (+3)
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2011Gas17 MPG$4,620Ratings changed
2010Gas17 MPG$4,730Ratings changed
2009Gas18 MPG$4,460First year

What the 2024 GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive

Per month

$372

$4,460 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$7.43

Per 100 miles

$29.73

Five years

$22,300

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,220more a year

Class median $3,240 a year, MY2024

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2024 Nissan GT-R MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Nissan GT-R as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,460

Gas configurations (1)

2024 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,460

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2023 Nissan GT-R MPG

18 MPG · $4,460/yr
Gas · 3.8L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,460

Gas configurations (1)

2023 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,460

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Nissan GT-R MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2020

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Nissan GT-R as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020

2020 Nissan GT-R MPG

18 MPG · $4,380/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,380, $80 less.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,380

Gas configurations (1)

2020 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,380

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2019 Nissan GT-R MPG

18 MPG · $4,460/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,380 to $4,460, $80 more.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,460

Gas configurations (1)

2019 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,460

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 Nissan GT-R MPG

18 MPG · $4,380/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,370 to $4,380, $10 more.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,380

Gas configurations (1)

2018 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,380

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Nissan GT-R MPG

18 MPG · $4,370/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,310 to $4,370, $60 more.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,370

Gas configurations (1)

2017 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,370

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Nissan GT-R MPG

19 MPG · $4,310/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,290 to $4,310, $20 more.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
19 MPG
Per year
$4,310

Gas configurations (1)

2016 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 19 $4,310

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Nissan GT-R MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2014

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Nissan GT-R as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014

2014 Nissan GT-R MPG

19 MPG · $4,290/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,290.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
19 MPG
Per year
$4,290

Gas configurations (1)

2014 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 23 19 $4,290

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Nissan GT-R MPG

19 MPG · $4,290/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,300 to $4,290, $10 less.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
19 MPG
Per year
$4,290

Gas configurations (1)

2013 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 23 19 $4,290

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 Nissan GT-R MPG

19 MPG · $4,300/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 19 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,620 to $4,300, $320 less.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
19 MPG
Per year
$4,300

Gas configurations (1)

2012 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 23 19 $4,300

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Nissan GT-R MPG

17 MPG · $4,620/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,620, $110 less.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
17 MPG
Per year
$4,620

Gas configurations (1)

2011 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD 15 21 17 $4,620

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Nissan GT-R MPG

17 MPG · $4,730/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,730, $270 more.

Gas · 3.8L
Combined
17 MPG
Per year
$4,730

Gas configurations (1)

2010 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 15 21 17 $4,730

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2009 Nissan GT-R MPG

18 MPG · $4,460/yr
Gas · 3.8L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,460

Gas configurations (1)

2009 Nissan GT-R gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GT-R (Most efficient) 3.8L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 16 21 18 $4,460

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2024 small car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2009-2024 (2009)

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2009-2024 Nissan GT-R get?

EPA rates the 2009-2024 Nissan GT-R at 17–19 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 15 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2024 Nissan GT-R?

The GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2010 and 2011.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2024 Nissan GT-R?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023. In 2015, 2021 and 2024 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Nissan GT-R per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,460 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Nissan GT-R 100 miles?

About $29.73 per 100 miles for the GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2024 Nissan GT-R more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2024 Nissan GT-R compare with other small car configurations?

The GT-R 3.8L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,220 more than the class median of $3,240, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 259 rated small car configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2024 Nissan GT-R different from the 2023 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2023 and 2024: 1 configuration rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2023 Nissan GT-R for that year.