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2002 Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage (MPG)

2002 Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage (MPG):

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Nissan Maxima's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage

Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 10 10 80 75 29.3
flat med none 5 75 10 10 74 23.8
flat lead none 0 10 10 80 75 25.3
hills med light 15 20 5 60 70 21.5
flat lead light 5 15 40 40 80 20.8
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 5 26 15 54 75 24.1
  Averages flat med none 5 26 15 54 75 24.1
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2002 Nissan Maxima fuel economy has been averaging 24.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 54 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (26 percent), in the suburbs (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 10 50 15 25 70 19.5
flat med light 10 40 25 25 70 23.1
flat med light 40 20 20 20 74 23.5
flat med light 0 0 0 100 70 26.2
flat v.lt hvy 0 80 10 10 80 16.8
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 12 38 14 36 73 21.8
  Averages flat med light 12 38 14 36 73 21.8
With the 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2002 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 21.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 38 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (36 percent), in the suburbs (14 percent), and in heavy traffic (12 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real 2002 Nissan Maxima MPG

2002 Nissan Maxima Fuel Economy: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 For a large car with a relatively large engine, this engine is mirror smooth which helps it get great highway mileage.
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 I consistently get 25 in the city, and 33-34 all highway. Excellent fuel economy for any car, let alone one with a 3.5L V6.
2002 Nissan Maxima Fuel Economy: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 This car loves to suck gas especially when pushed. And not just any gas, the high compression VQ35DE engine requires premium. In my experiences anything less than 91 octane will yield poor performance and odd engine noises. I average 17-18 mpg at best.