Nissan 350Z Z33
The Nissan 350Z Z33 (2003–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: Z33 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, United States, and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310–4,320 mm RDW | 4,303–4,314 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm RDW | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,320–1,330 mm RDW | 1,318–1,334 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm RDW | 2,649 mm |
| Front track | 1,535 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,540–1,545 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,500–1,610 kg RDW | 1,414–1,634 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,600–1,710 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,820 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450–454 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 235 L |
| Fuel tank | – | 80 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 250 km/h RDW | 250 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | 5.7–6.3 s |
| Torque | 353–363 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/45R18, 245/45R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, ja, es, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 76.7% (76.0–77.4) | 69.2% | 13,441 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 31.6% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 29.9% | 41.6% |
| Tyres | 24.2% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 18.4% | 28.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 13.7% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.9% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
657 complaints for model years 2003–2009. 28 crashes · 6 fires · 20 injuries · 1 death
- Suspension 142
- Transmission and drivetrain 117
- Tyres 108
- Engine 101
- Airbags 76
- Wheels 23
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 9 versions of the Nissan 350Z Z33
European Union 1 version
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 284 g/km | 56 |
United Kingdom 3 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009Coupé | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 280 g/km |
| 2006–2009Convertible | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.0 L/100 km NEDC | 288 g/km |
| 2004–20063.5 Coupé | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 273 g/km |
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2003–2009CLKUP | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2005DVVT | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009Two-seater | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.0–12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276–294 g/km |
| 2003–2009Two-seater | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.7–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 269–285 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.