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Nissan Maxima MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
14 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 10 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 12 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 14 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 23 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 22 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 12 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2016 2016 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 25
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With the 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 7-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2016 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 25 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2016 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (15 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2016 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2014 2014 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 23.53
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2012 2012 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 25
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 27.08
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 21.4
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 24.59
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 26.5
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 22.32
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 24.34
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 24.27
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 24.34
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp manual FWD 27.75
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 23.87
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp manual FWD 23.7
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 21.65
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp manual FWD 26.73
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 22.82
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp manual FWD 27.25
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 24.17
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Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: 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. see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 I get between 26-27mpg. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Fuel economy is great for a 250+ horsepower automatic see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 it averages about 20 mpg consistently see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Not as good as advertised see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
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 see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

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.