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2017Compact CarsPremium

2017 Infiniti QX30 AWD

EPA ID: 38054
21
City MPG
25
Combined MPG
25MPG· Average
30
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 AWD achieves an EPA-estimated 25 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 21 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (am7), this compact cars features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2017 QX30 AWD produces approximately 362 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this QX30 AWD performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,750, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $3,000 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium
Engine2L 4-cyl
AspirationTurbocharged
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions362 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemEquipped
GHG Score5/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$2,750
5-Year Cost DeltaSave $3,000

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
24.3
Impact vs EPA
+$63
/ year
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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$673/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$19,600
48.6%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$10,500
26.0%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$9,860
24.4%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.0%
Total 5-Year Cost$40,360

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #21V419000·2021-07-30
critical
Component: STEERING

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.

Campaign #17V691000·2018-03-26
critical
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.

Campaign #17V143000·2017-05-02
critical
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.

Campaign #16V939000·2017-03-21
critical
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$2,750
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Save $3,000

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City21 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined25 MPG

Estimated Lifetime Carbon Footprint

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

72.4 metric tons CO₂
Equivalent To:
🌳 90 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs
✈️ 6.0 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.