Infiniti Q70 AWD
19 MPG The 2019 Infiniti Q70 AWD is EPA-rated at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 789 gallons, $2526 a year in fuel, or $0.168 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2014–2019 run it averages 19 MPG, essentially flat across 6 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 | $0.132 | $1316 | $1974 | $2632 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.158 | $1579 | $2368 | $3158 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.168 | $1684 | $2526 | $3368 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.184 | $1842 | $2763 | $3684 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.211 | $2105 | $3158 | $4211 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.237 | $2368 | $3553 | $4737 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.263 | $2632 | $3947 | $5263 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.5 | $4075 | 467 | 2 |
| 2018 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.5 | $4075 | 466 | 2 |
| 2017 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.5 | $4075 | 465 | 2 |
| 2016 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.5 | $4075 | 465 | 2 |
| 2015 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23.5 | $4075 | 466 | 2 |
| 2014 | 19 MPG | 16.5 | 23.5 | $4075 | 463 | 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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Infiniti Q70 AWD ranks 205 on current figures, against a class average of 27.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (19.5), Chrysler Cirrus (19.7), Acura RL (20), Audi RS 5 Sportback (20), BMW 550i (20).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 467 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Infiniti Q70 AWD get?
The 2019 Infiniti Q70 AWD is rated at 19 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 23.5 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 19 MPG, ranging from 18 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Infiniti Q70 AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 19 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 789 gallons — roughly $2526 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.168 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $4075.
Has the Infiniti Q70 AWD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 19 MPG today against 19 in 2014 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Infiniti Q70 AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 205 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.3 MPG. That is 8.3 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.