Infiniti EX35
20 MPG The 2012 Infiniti EX35 is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2008–2012 run it averages 19.4 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $4050 | 468 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 16.5 | 23.5 | $4050 | 468 | 2 |
| 2008 | 19 MPG | 16.5 | 23.5 | $4050 | 468 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Infiniti EX35 ranks 70 on current figures, against a class average of 29.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 325i Sport Wagon (20.5), BMW 328i Sport Wagon (20.5), Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD (21), Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon (21), Dodge Colt Vista (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 444 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Infiniti EX35 get?
The 2012 Infiniti EX35 is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 24 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 19.4 MPG, ranging from 19 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Infiniti EX35 cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2012 model is $3850.
Has the Infiniti EX35 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2008 to 20 in 2012 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 5% across 5 model years.
Is the Infiniti EX35 efficient for its class?
It ranks 70 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 29.6 MPG. That is 9.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.