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Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage (MPG)

Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage (MPG):

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Nissan Maxima's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage

Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2012 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat v.lt light 5 78 1 16 75 25.0
2012 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat v.lt light 5 78 1 16 75 25.0
  Averages flat v.lt light 5 78 1 16 75 25.0
With the 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2012 Nissan Maxima fuel economy has been averaging 25.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2012 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 78 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (16 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (1 percent).

In addition the average 2012 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light light 0 10 0 90 75 27.1
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light light 0 10 0 90 75 27.1
  Averages flat light light 0 10 0 90 75 27.1
With the 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2011 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 27.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2011 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 90 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2011 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light none 5 15 5 75 62 18.0
flat light light 0 10 50 40 60 24.0
flat med hvy 5 10 50 35 80 22.0
flat med none 25 0 45 30 60 23.5
hills med light 0 5 20 75 70 26.2
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 7 8 34 51 66 22.7
  Averages flat med light 7 8 34 51 66 22.7
With the 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 Nissan Maxima gas mileage has been averaging 22.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (34 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light light 0 0 20 80 70 24.5
flat light light 0 0 20 80 70 22.5
flat light light 0 0 20 80 70 22.5
flat light light 0 0 20 80 70 25.0
flat light light 0 0 20 80 70 25.6
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light light 0 0 20 80 70 24.0
  Averages flat light light 0 0 20 80 70 24.0
With the 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 Nissan Maxima fuel economy has been averaging 24.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2009 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 1 1 18 80 70 26.5
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 1 1 18 80 70 26.5
  Averages flat med light 1 1 18 80 70 26.5
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 26.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (18 percent), in heavy traffic (1 percent), and in the city (1 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light light 5 5 50 40 65 22.1
flat light none 15 15 15 55 65 21.0
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light light 10 10 33 48 65 21.6
  Averages flat light light 10 10 33 48 65 21.6
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 Nissan Maxima gas mileage has been averaging 21.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (33 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 5 5 20 70 75 24.7
flat light light 5 5 5 85 65 27.5
flat med none 25 10 25 40 60 24.0
flat light hvy 23 24 24 30 60 23.1
flat light none 5 5 20 70 75 24.8
2006 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 13 10 19 59 67 24.8
  Averages flat light light 13 10 19 59 67 24.8
With the 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Nissan Maxima fuel economy has been averaging 24.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 59 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (19 percent), in heavy traffic (13 percent), and in the city (10 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 5 5 60 30 75 23.7
flat light light 20 1 40 39 80 24.6
flat med hvy 5 5 70 20 60 24.5
2005 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 10 4 57 30 72 24.3
  Averages flat light hvy 10 4 57 30 72 24.3
With the 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 24.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (30 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (4 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 0 0 0 100 62 26.4
flat light light 0 0 100 0 N/A 24.9
flat light light 11 36 54 0 N/A 21.4
flat light none 0 0 0 100 70 29.0
flat med none 0 40 0 60 70 20.0
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 2 15 31 52 67 24.3
  Averages flat light light 2 15 31 52 67 24.3
With the 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Nissan Maxima gas mileage has been averaging 24.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 52 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (31 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
flat med hvy 22 24 26 28 70 27.0
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
flat med hvy 22 24 26 28 70 27.0
  Averages flat med hvy 22 24 26 28 70 27.0
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Nissan Maxima fuel economy has been averaging 27.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 28 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (26 percent), in the city (24 percent), and in heavy traffic (22 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 10 30 30 30 70 26.0
flat med none 0 30 30 40 60 27.5
flat med none 15 35 15 35 75 20.0
flat med none 10 30 30 30 70 26.6
flat light none 0 75 0 25 65 22.6
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 7 40 21 32 68 24.5
  Averages flat med none 7 40 21 32 68 24.5
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2003 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 24.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (32 percent), in the suburbs (21 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
hills lead none 0 0 100 0 N/A 15.0
flat med none 4 10 30 56 70 24.4
flat lead light 5 15 40 40 80 20.8
hills med light 0 0 100 0 N/A 22.3
flat med light 0 0 20 80 80 24.5
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
flat med none 2 5 58 35 77 21.4
  Averages flat med none 2 5 58 35 77 21.4
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2002 Nissan Maxima gas mileage has been averaging 21.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 58 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 77 miles per hour (35 percent), in the city (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 20 70 0 10 62 20.6
flat med light 10 50 15 25 70 19.5
flat med light 0 0 0 100 70 26.2
flat med light 10 40 25 25 70 23.1
flat med light 40 20 20 20 74 23.5
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 16 36 12 36 69 22.6
  Averages flat med light 16 36 12 36 69 22.6
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2002 Nissan Maxima fuel economy has been averaging 22.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 36 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (36 percent), in heavy traffic (16 percent), and in the suburbs (12 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat light light 0 0 10 90 75 26.7
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat light light 0 0 10 90 75 26.7
  Averages flat light light 0 0 10 90 75 26.7
With the 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2001 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 26.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 90 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (10 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 0 5 15 80 70 25.5
flat light hvy 30 0 50 20 75 20.2
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 15 3 33 50 73 22.9
  Averages flat med light 15 3 33 50 73 22.9
With the 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2001 Nissan Maxima gas mileage has been averaging 22.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (33 percent), in heavy traffic (15 percent), and in the city (3 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 0 0 20 80 60 28.0
flat light light 5 0 10 85 65 29.0
flat light none 22 11 11 56 70 24.0
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 9 4 14 74 65 27.0
  Averages flat light none 9 4 14 74 65 27.0
With the 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2000 Nissan Maxima fuel economy has been averaging 27.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2000 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 74 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (14 percent), in heavy traffic (9 percent), and in the city (4 percent).

In addition the average 2000 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
hills med light 0 0 40 60 55 24.0
flat light none 0 10 15 75 70 21.9
flat med hvy 0 0 75 25 60 24.0
flat light none 0 0 30 70 60 24.0
flat med none 50 0 17 33 74 24.3
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 10 2 35 53 64 23.6
  Averages flat med light 10 2 35 53 64 23.6
With the 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2000 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 23.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2000 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (35 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (2 percent).

In addition the average 2000 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Nissan Maxima MPG

Nissan Maxima Fuel Economy: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
16-17 in the city. 25-26 on the freeway. Not bad than other comparable cars.
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It is between 25-29.2 on the highway depending on headwinds. It seems sensitive to wind, mileage-wise. In town is excellent. In 4k miles the worst tank has been 23.2 when it was brand new and very cold out. City mileage is understated in my opinion.
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Fuel economy is great for a 250+ horsepower automatic
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
it averages about 20 mpg consistently
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
I get between 26-27mpg.
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
I consistently get 25 in the city, and 33-34 all highway. Excellent fuel economy for any car, let alone one with a 3.5L V6.
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
For a large car with a relatively large engine, this engine is mirror smooth which helps it get great highway mileage.
Nissan Maxima Fuel Economy: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Depends on a lot on your right foot. Driven like a Prius, 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. Driven normally with occasionally throttle bursts, 27 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined. The CVT ratio spread maxes out at 2200 RPM at 75; a little high for MPG.
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
City driving is brutal on mpg. If you get 12 mpg you are doing well. Highway miles are great - over 30, so great on trips, stinks for commuting.
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Not as good in town as expected. Get around 20-22 mpg in town, 25-28 on hi-way
2006 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
24MPG on the HWY. Come on...Crown Victoria is almost 30 has a V8 and gets 29 MPG on the HWY.
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
This car loves to suck gas especially when pushed. And not just any gas, the high compression VQ35DE engine requires premium. In my experiences anything less than 91 octane will yield poor performance and odd engine noises. I average 17-18 mpg at best.