Nissan · Midsize cars · Gasoline
Nissan Maxima: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2023
The Nissan Maxima was last rated in the data for model year 2023, at 24 MPG combined, 6th of 7 midsize cars, in the bottom quarter.
- 24MPG combined6th of 7 in class
- $3,400a year in fuel7th of 7 in class
- 371g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is 4th of 5 gasoline midsize cars, in the lower half. The median of that narrower group is 25 MPG, against 26 MPG for all midsize cars together.
Across every class it is tied for 13th of 35 gasoline models, in the upper half.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Kia Stinger at 25 MPG and just behind it is the Dodge Challenger at 23 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $3,400 a year. That is $450 more than the midsize cars median of $2,950, which makes it 7th of 7 midsize cars, in the bottom quarter.
It emits 371 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the midsize cars median is 342, a difference of 29 g/mile.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 20 and on the highway 30, 10 better on the open road. The data lists one version for 2023: Maxima: 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), FWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima: 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), FWD | 24 | 20 | 30 | $3,400 | 371 |
Year by year
The Nissan Maxima is in the data for 5 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 24 MPG in both 2019 and 2023.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 24 | 24 | $3,400 | 371 | 28 |
| 2022 | 1 | 24 | 24 | $3,400 | 370 | 28 |
| 2021 | 1 | 24 | 24 | $3,400 | 370 | 28.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 24 | 24 | $3,400 | 378 | 28 |
| 2019 | 1 | 24 | 24 | $3,400 | 378 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2023 |
| Kia Stinger | Gasoline | 25 | $3,300 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2023 |
| BMW 5 Series | Gasoline | 28 | $2,950 | 2023 |
| MINI Countryman Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 29 | $2,850 | 2023 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.