Nissan Maxima MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Nissan Maxima model year from 1984 to 2023 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Maxima has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Nissan Maxima fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $27,140 | 289 listings |
| 2022 | 24 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $24,800 | 88 listings |
| 2021 | 24 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $20,000 | 145 listings |
| 2020 | 24 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $20,250 | 228 listings |
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $17,500 | 209 listings |
| 2018 | 25 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $15,695 | 332 listings |
| 2017 | 25 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $13,850 | 175 listings |
| 2016 | 25 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $12,850 | 246 listings |
| 2014 | 22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20–21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 20–21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 20–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 19–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 18–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 18–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 17–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 20–21 MPG | 2.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
2023 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2023 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $27,140 on VehiSales (289 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2022 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2022 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $24,800 on VehiSales (88 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2021 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2021 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $20,000 on VehiSales (145 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2020 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2020 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $20,250 on VehiSales (228 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2019 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2019 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $17,500 on VehiSales (209 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2018 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2018 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $15,695 on VehiSales (332 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2017 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2017 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $13,850 on VehiSales (175 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2016 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2016 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $12,850 on VehiSales (246 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2014 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2014 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2013 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2013 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2012 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2012 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2011 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2011 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2010 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2010 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2009 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2009 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2008 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2008 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2007 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2007 Maxima was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2006 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2006 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2005 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2005 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2004 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2004 Maxima was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2003 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2003 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2002 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2002 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2001 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2001 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2000 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 2000 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1999 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1999 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1998 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1998 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1997 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1997 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1996 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1996 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
1995 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1995 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1994 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1994 Maxima was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1993 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1993 Maxima was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1992 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1992 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1991 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1991 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1990 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1990 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1989 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1989 Maxima was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1988 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1988 Maxima was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Maxima Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1987 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1987 Maxima was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Maxima Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1986 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1986 Maxima was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Maxima Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1985 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1985 Maxima was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Maxima Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Maxima | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1984 Nissan Maxima: engines & MPG
The 1984 Maxima was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima | 2.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Maxima Wagon | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Nissan Maxima get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Maxima range from 19 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.
What engines does the 2023 Nissan Maxima have?
The 2023 Maxima was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2023 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Nissan Maxima require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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