What is the Nissan Z's MPG in Canada?

NRCan's 2026 guide rates the 2026 Z automatic at 27 miles per Imperial gallon combined, the manual at 24 and the Z Nismo at 23. Canada's main measure is litres per 100 km, where the same cars are rated 10.6, 11.9 and 12.2 L/100 km combined. Lower is better in litres; higher is better in mpg.

Does the Nissan Z need premium gas?

Nissan recommends it. Nissan Canada's 2027 press kit lists premium unleaded as the recommended fuel, and NRCan rates every 2026 Z version on premium gasoline. NRCan's 2026 cost estimates for the Z use a forecast premium price of $1.75 a litre (accessed Nov. 2, 2026). Your owner's manual gives the exact octane.

Is the manual Nissan Z less fuel-efficient than the automatic?

Yes. For 2026, NRCan rates the six-speed manual at 11.9 L/100 km combined and the nine-speed automatic at 10.6, a gap of 1.3 L/100 km, or about 12 per cent. NRCan's 2026 guide puts that at $4,165 a year in fuel for the manual against $3,710 for the automatic (accessed Nov. 2, 2026).

Is the Nissan Z more fuel-efficient than the 370Z?

With the automatic, yes: NRCan rates the 2026 Z at 10.6 L/100 km combined against 11.1 for the 2015 to 2020 370Z automatic. With the manual, the 370Z is slightly better, at 11.5 against 11.9.

Nissan Z MPG and Fuel Economy: Ratings and Running Costs

Q: How much does it cost to fuel a Nissan Z for a year?

NRCan's 2026 guide estimates $3,710 for the 2026 Z automatic, $4,165 for the manual and $4,270 for the Z Nismo (accessed Nov. 2, 2026). Those 2026 figures assume 20,000 km a year and $1.75 a litre for premium.

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Nissan Z MPG and Fuel Economy: Ratings and Running Costs

You found a Nissan Z on AutoTrader and the payment worked. The next question is what it'll cost at the pump, and whether the manual makes it worse.

Short answer on Nissan Z MPG in Canada: yes, the manual costs you. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) rates the 2026 Z with the nine-speed automatic at 10.6 L/100 km combined, or 27 miles per Imperial gallon. The six-speed manual is rated 11.9 (24 mpg) and the Z Nismo 12.2 (23 mpg), all on premium gasoline.

Key Takeaways

NRCan rates the 2026 Nissan Z automatic at 10.6 L/100 km combined, the manual at 11.9 and the Z Nismo at 12.2, all on premium gasoline.
NRCan's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide estimates $3,710 a year in fuel for the 2026 Z automatic and $4,165 for the manual, at 20,000 km and $1.75 a litre (accessed Nov. 2, 2026).
The automatic Z's 10.6 combined rating beats the 2015 to 2020 370Z automatic's 11.1; the manual Z trails the old manual (11.9 against 11.5).
The 2026 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 automatic is rated 9.4 L/100 km combined, so the automatic Z uses about 13 per cent more fuel.
NRCan's ratings data had no listing for the refreshed 2027 Z as of Nov. 2, 2026.

Official Ratings: Nissan Z MPG and L/100 km in Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada collects the data from automakers, and NRCan publishes it.

2026 Nissan Z Ratings at a Glance

2026 version (NRCan)	Transmission	City (L/100 km)	Highway	Combined	Combined (Imperial mpg)
Z	Nine-speed automatic	12.3	8.6	10.6	27
Z	Six-speed manual	13.4	10.0	11.9	24
Z Nismo	Nine-speed automatic	14.1	9.9	12.2	23

The combined rating weights 55 per cent city and 45 per cent highway driving. NRCan gives all three versions a CO2 rating of 4 and a smog rating of 2 out of 10. Nissan Canada lists the Z's 3.0 L twin-turbo V6 at 400 hp and 350 lb-ft, and the Nismo at 420 hp and 384 lb-ft. The 2027 Z Nismo adds a six-speed manual, which NRCan hasn't rated yet.

Here's our 2023 Nissan Z first drive review and the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo review.

Your Own Consumption: Why the Label Is a Starting Point

Treat the label as a fair comparison, not a promise. NRCan's 2026 guide says no laboratory test can simulate every condition drivers face.

What the Five-Cycle Test Already Includes

NRCan's five-cycle fuel consumption testing runs a city cycle with 23 stops and a top speed of 90 km/h, and a highway cycle that tops out at 97 km/h. Three more cycles cover a cold start at -7°C, air conditioning at 35°C and a high-speed run to 129 km/h.

Break-In and Your Own Fill-Up Log

A brand-new Z may need time to settle in. NRCan's guide says some vehicles don't reach their best fuel consumption until about 6,000 to 10,000 km. After that, your own log is what counts:

Fill the tank until the pump clicks off, then reset the trip odometer.
Drive the way you normally do for at least one full tank.
Refill the same way and note the litres.
Divide the litres by the kilometres driven, then multiply by 100.

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City and Highway Results by Model Year

NRCan adjusted its 1995 to 2014 ratings to approximate five-cycle testing, so treat the 350Z and early 370Z figures as estimates.

Coupe model years (NRCan, combined L/100 km)	Engine	Automatic	Manual
2003 to 2008 350Z	3.5 L V6	12.0 to 12.5	11.7 to 12.2
2009 to 2014 370Z	3.7 L V6	10.9 to 11.3	11.3 to 11.5
2015 to 2020 370Z	3.7 L V6	11.1	11.5
2023 to 2026 Z	3.0 L twin-turbo V6	10.6	11.9

The 2026 Z automatic's city rating sits 3.7 L/100 km above its highway rating, so stop-and-go traffic is where it hurts most. NRCan's data has no 350Z for 2007 and no Z at all for 2021 or 2022.

Manual vs. Automatic

Here's the twist. The new Z's nine-speed automatic is rated 0.5 L/100 km better than the 2015 to 2020 370Z's seven-speed automatic, even with 400 hp on tap. The manual goes the other way: 11.9 combined against the old manual's 11.5. On 2026 cars, the manual uses 1.3 L/100 km more than the automatic, about 12 per cent.

Shopping older? Read our used Nissan 370Z review.

How the Z Compares With the GR Supra and MX-5

The Z isn't the thriftiest way into a two-seater. NRCan rates the 2026 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 at 9.4 L/100 km combined with its automatic and 11.0 with a manual, against 10.6 and 11.9 for the Z, so the automatic Z burns about 13 per cent more. The 2026 Mazda MX-5 automatic is rated 8.0, which puts the Z about a third higher.

See the 2025 Toyota GR Supra review, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 review and the 2023 Nissan Z review.

Factors Affecting Efficiency in a 400-hp Sports Car

Your right foot has a big say in the Z's fuel bill. NRCan's guide lists how you accelerate, how fast you drive and the weather among the factors.

Highway Speed

Cruise past the highway cycle's 97 km/h peak and your number climbs. NRCan says a vehicle at 120 km/h uses about 20 per cent more fuel than at 100 km/h, and on a 25-km trip that extra speed saves only about two minutes. That's a poor trade.

Premium Fuel and Tire Pressure

Budget for premium: Nissan Canada recommends premium unleaded for the 2027 Z, and NRCan rates every 2026 Z on it.

Here's what "premium fuel recommended" means.

NRCan suggests checking your tire pressure monthly, and it's the easiest win here: tires under-inflated by 56 kPa (8 psi) can raise fuel consumption by up to 4 per cent and cut tire life by more than 10,000 km.

Avoid these common tire pressure mistakes.

Running Costs: Fuel, Warranty and the Rest

Fuel is the one running cost you can price before you sign.

What a Year of Premium Fuel Costs

NRCan's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide estimates $3,710 a year in fuel for the 2026 Z automatic, $4,165 for the manual and $4,270 for the Z Nismo (accessed Nov. 2, 2026). Those 2026 estimates assume 20,000 km a year and NRCan's forecast premium price of $1.75 a litre (accessed Nov. 2, 2026).

At 10.6 L/100 km, 20,000 km works out to 2,120 litres, or a little over $300 a month. That's fuel only, not the full cost of ownership.

Warranty and Maintenance

Nissan Canada's limited warranty covers new vehicles for up to three years or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. Its 2025 Canadian warranty booklet adds powertrain coverage of five years or 100,000 km for the engine, transmission and drivetrain; check the booklet for your model year.

Follow the owner's manual schedule and keep every invoice.

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Ways to Improve Efficiency Without Dulling the Drive

NRCan says its five fuel-efficient driving techniques can cut fuel use by as much as 25 per cent. The first two tips below are among them, and none spoil a good back road.

Ease off the line. NRCan suggests taking five seconds to reach 20 km/h from a stop.
Hold a steady speed. Varying between 75 and 85 km/h every 18 seconds can raise fuel use by 20 per cent.
Skip the idle. NRCan says an average vehicle with a 3-litre engine wastes 300 mL of fuel for every 10 minutes it idles.
Watch the fuel display. Many drivers use 15 per cent less fuel by acting on its feedback.

See fuel economy myths, busted and the vehicle features that hurt your fuel economy. If fuel bills matter more to you than three pedals, the automatic is the Z to get.