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Nissan Maxima Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 5 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2003 2003 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp manual FWD 8.5
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With the engine, transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2003 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 8.5 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2003 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour (about 54 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (17 percent), in heavy traffic (16 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2003 2003 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 10.03
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Nissan Maxima

2003 Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
it averages about 20 mpg consistently see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
I get between 26-27mpg. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Fuel economy is great for a 250+ horsepower automatic see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
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. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: 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. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

2003 Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage (L/100km)

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 L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.