Petrol · 1984–2023
Nissan Maxima
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Nissan Maxima. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 9.8 L/100km.
- Fuel use
- 9.8 L/100km
- 2023 official
- On a full tank
- 695 km
- 68.1 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Maxima costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $28.81 per 100 km | $3,169 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $23.69 per 100 km | $2,629 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £27.51 per 100 miles | £1,925 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.14 per 100 miles | $2,449 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
A36, 2016–2023
Specs for the 2021 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV (US-market petrol; the SV is the most common trim); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- A36, eighth generation
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,897 mm
- Width
- 1,860 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,776 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.6 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,638 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 2,125 kg
- Boot
- 405 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 224 kW
- Torque
- 354 Nm
- Gearbox
- Xtronic CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 68.1 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 10
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Tyres
- 245/55 R18
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- No
J32, 2009–2015
Specs for the 3.5 V6 Ti sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- J32
- Built
- 2009-2015
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,841 mm
- Width
- 1,859 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,776 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,611 kg
- Boot
- 402 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 213 kW
- Torque
- 354 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2009
- Airbags
- 6
J31 (Maxima/Teana), 2004–2008
Specs for the 3.5 V6 Ti sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- J31 (Maxima/Teana)
- Built
- 2004-2008
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,915 mm
- Width
- 1,821 mm
- Height
- 1,481 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,824 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,596 kg
- Boot
- 439 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 197 kW
- Torque
- 346 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.1 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2004
A33, 2000–2003
Specs for the 3.0 V6 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- A33
- Built
- 2000-2003
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,920 mm
- Width
- 1,781 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,751 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,445 kg
- Boot
- 428 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 268 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
A32, 1995–1999
Specs for the 3.0 V6 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- A32
- Built
- 1995-1999
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,770 mm
- Width
- 1,770 mm
- Height
- 1,420 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,365 kg
- Boot
- 411 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,481 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 140 kW
- Torque
- 216 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
Nissan Maxima questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Maxima?
The 2023 Nissan Maxima uses 9.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Maxima cost to run a year in Canada?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,169 in New Zealand, $2,629 in Australia, £1,925 in United Kingdom, $2,449 in United States.
How far does a Nissan Maxima go on a full tank?
About 695 km from its 68.1 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Nissan Maxima's boot?
405 L, for the 2021 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV (US-market petrol; the SV is the most common trim).
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