Nissan · 1984–2023 · Gas
Nissan Maxima MPG by year
The EPA has rated 39 model years of the Nissan Maxima, from 1984 to 2023. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2001, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2023 model is 14% more efficient than the best 1984 model (24 vs. 21 MPG). The 2023 model is 11% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (24 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Maxima, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Maxima model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 24 MPG | 20 / 30 | 27 | — | 1 | $2,469 |
| 2022 | Gas | 24 MPG | 20 / 30 | 27.5 | — | 1 | $2,469 |
| 2021 | Gas | 24 MPG | 20 / 30 | 28 | — | 1 | $2,469 |
| 2020 | Gas | 24 MPG | 20 / 30 | 28 | — | 1 | $2,469 |
| 2019 | Gas | 24 MPG | 20 / 30 | 28 | — | 1 | $2,469 |
| 2018 | Gas | 25 MPG | 21 / 30 | 28 | — | 1 | $2,370 |
| 2017 | Gas | 25 MPG | 21 / 30 | 27 | — | 1 | $2,370 |
| 2016 | Gas | 25 MPG | 22 / 30 | 28 | — | 1 | $2,370 |
| 2014 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 26 | 28 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2013 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 26 | 26 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2012 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 26 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 26 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 26 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 26 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2008 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
| 2007 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 25 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
| 2006 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 27 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 27 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2004 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 25 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 20.5 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 25 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1999 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1998 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1997 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 1996 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 1995 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 1994 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,962 |
| 1993 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,962 |
| 1992 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1991 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1990 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1989 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 20.5 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1988 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 24 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1987 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 24 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1986 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1985 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 22 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1984 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 24 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Maxima year has the best fuel economy?
The 2001 Nissan Maxima, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.
Which Nissan Maxima year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,962 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Maxima?
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is rated up to 24 MPG combined.