2021 Nissan Maxima 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- SV FWD, 300 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 53 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 52 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 261 lb-ft | 3,612 lb | 166 | 12.0 | 5.6 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $37,090 |
| SR FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 261 lb-ft | 3,582 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 5.6 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $42,250 |
| Platinum FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 300 hp | 261 lb-ft | 3,676 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 5.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $42,320 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 3 | 300 hp | SV FWD | $37,090 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 3 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 3 | SV FWD | $37,090 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the SV FWD ($37,090).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | 10-speed automatic | $36,995 | 6.8 s |
| Volkswagen Arteon | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $36,995 | 6.2 s |
| Honda Accord | Touring 2.0T Auto FWD | 10-speed automatic | $36,900 | 5.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SV FWD: 300 hp, 24 mpg, $37,090. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | TRD FWD | 301 hp | 25 mpg | $32,260 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota Avalon | XLE FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $36,125 | 5.5 s |
| Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 302 hp | 26 mpg | $40,000 | 6.6 s |
| Volvo S60 | T6 Momentum AWD | 316 hp | 25 mpg | $42,250 | 5.3 s |
Maxima by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Cadillac CT5: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Cadillac CT5.
| Measure | 2021 Nissan Maxima | 2021 Cadillac CT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SV FWD | 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 360 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,612 lb | 3,974 lb |
| hp per ton | 166 | 181 |
| lb per hp | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| MSRP | $37,090 | $47,795 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree