Does the 2026 Nissan Z need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$360extra a year
- Premium listed for the Sport RWD.
- All 13 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 90% of 29 coupes (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Auto RWD #481519 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Sport Auto RWD #487181 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Sport Manual RWD #481518 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Sport Manual RWD #487180 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Sport RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Performance Auto RWD #481521 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Performance Auto RWD #487183 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Performance Manual RWD #481520 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Performance Manual RWD #487182 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Performance RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| NISMO Auto RWD #481522 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| NISMO Auto RWD #487184 | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| NISMO RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Z | Sport RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Honda Prelude | FWD | Regular |
| 2026 BMW 2 Series | 228 Gran Coupe FWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree