Nissan Maxima MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 2016–2018. Its weakest year peaked at 19 MPG (1985–1988).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2023 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Nissan Maxima has EPA ratings for 39 model years, 1984–2023, most often among midsize cars. In 1988 even its most efficient version rated lowest of 21 small station wagons (next up: the Volkswagen Quantum); it sat in its class's bottom five in five model years.

The best version of the Maxima ranked fifth (tied) of 34 midsize cars in 1995, behind the class leader, the Mazda 626. Averaged over 1984–1988, the best version of the Maxima placed fifth from the bottom of 40 among compact cars rated at least three years in that span.

Among 43 midsize cars, 2023

The Maxima placed 31st (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

The Maxima, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8836th of 40compact cars

1989–9318th of 41midsize cars

1994–9812th of 33midsize cars

1999–0316th of 45midsize cars

2004–0822nd of 44midsize cars

2009–1329th of 46midsize cars

2014–1841st of 53midsize cars

2019–2339th of 49midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

1985
New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 19 MPG.
2002
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 21 MPG.

All 39 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2019–2023	Maxima	24	20 / 30	24	1
2017–2018	Maxima	25	21 / 30	25	1
2016	Maxima	25	22 / 30	25	1
2009–2014	Maxima	22	19 / 26	22	1
2007–2008	Maxima	21	19 / 25	21	1
2005–2006	Maxima	21	18 / 27	21	2
2004	Maxima	21	18 / 27	21	3
2002–2003	Maxima	21	19 / 26	20	2
2001	Maxima	22	19 / 25	20	2
2000	Maxima	21	19 / 26	20	2
1995–1999	Maxima	21	19 / 26	21	2
1992–1994	Maxima	20	18 / 24	19	3
1989–1991	Maxima	20	18 / 24	19	2
1987–1988	Maxima	19	16 / 24	18	3
1986	Maxima	19	17 / 24	18	3
1985	Maxima	19	17 / 23	17	4
1984	Maxima	21	18 / 26	20	6

Version names in the EPA list: Maxima, Maxima Wagon.

Same class, 2023

Toyota Prius57 MPG BMW 8 Series24 MPG Dodge Challenger23 MPG BMW M17 MPG