2021 Nissan Maxima mpg
Combined mpg, SV FWD
24mpg
- 20 city, 30 highway.
- 2 mpg below the median of 81 sedans (2021).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | 18.0 | 432 | $1,600 |
| SR FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | 18.0 | 432 | $1,600 |
| Platinum FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | 18.0 | 432 | $1,600 |
Fuel cost
SV FWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $57.60
- Top trim: Platinum FWD. $1,600 a year. Same as the SV FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.3 | $10.67 |
| 300 miles | 10.0 | $32.00 |
| 500 miles | 16.7 | $53.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 33.3 | $107 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
SV FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 24 mpg good? Yes. Beats 52% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Maxima | SV FWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | SE FWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | 18 mpg | |
| 2021 INFINITI Q50 | PURE RWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2021 Acura TLX | FWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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