Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota 4Runner MPG

Chart is based on 136 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Maxima and 289 fuel economy reports for the Toyota 4Runner.

Nissan Maxima MPG

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
2016	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	15	0	15	70	65	25.0
2014	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	lead	light	10	20	20	50	80	23.5
2012	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	light	5	78	1	16	75	25.0
2011	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	0	10	0	90	75	27.1
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	4	22	32	42	69	21.4
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	3	12	30	55	68	24.6
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	1	1	18	80	70	26.5
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2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	5	5	41	49	66	22.3
2006	4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	15	30	46	65	24.3
2005	4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	4	57	30	72	24.3
2004	4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	15	31	52	80	24.3
2003	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	16	17	13	54	70	27.8
2003	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	12	36	22	30	68	24.3
2002	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	9	14	34	43	77	23.7
2002	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	39	11	35	84	21.7
2001	4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	10	90	75	26.7
2001	4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	3	33	50	73	22.8
2000	4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	9	20	8	62	63	27.2
2000	4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	3	38	52	78	24.2

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Toyota 4Runner MPG

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
2016	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	0	10	16	74	63	19.9
2015	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	hvy	5	0	0	95	75	17.0
2014	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	0	27	73	68	19.4
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	10	10	80	65	17.8
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	none	4	9	36	51	45	19.5
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	light	1	20	31	48	66	20.1
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	10	1	80	9	60	20.9
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2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	none	5	10	20	65	110	21.6
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	16	3	81	65	22.9
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	2	18	24	57	68	20.2
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	10	9	10	71	69	20.5
2009	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	5	25	50	20	70	19.4
2009	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	0	20	0	80	70	22.3
2009	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	none	1	5	94	0	0	20.7
2008	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	light	light	2	6	17	75	63	17.5
2008	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	0	30	70	60	23.4
2008	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	14	14	14	58	68	20.6
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	12	40	7	41	93	16.5
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	none	0	60	0	40	55	16.9
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	9	16	24	51	65	19.5
2006	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	75	19.2
2006	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	3	47	17	33	73	16.7
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	15	10	75	65	24.0
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	2	20	42	36	64	18.6
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	13	12	28	47	62	20.0
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	light	light	9	28	22	41	64	17.6
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	27	12	28	33	63	21.8
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	7	40	22	32	74	19.0
2004	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	6	23	29	42	70	18.4
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	5	5	20	70	60	18.0
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	4	15	21	60	89	17.1
2003	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	light	20	20	45	15	60	20.6
2003	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	med	light	7	30	16	47	77	19.4
2003	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	16	44	35	74	18.1
2003	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	8	15	12	65	74	17.2
2002	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	20	25	20	35	70	19.0
2002	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	0	34	41	24	75	18.8
2001	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	10	30	30	30	110	19.2
2000	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	40	19.5
2000	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	15	30	50	60	18.0

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Maxima

Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	16-17 in the city. 25-26 on the freeway. Not bad than other comparable cars. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	It is between 25-29.2 on the highway depending on headwinds. It seems sensitive to wind, mileage-wise. In town is excellent. In 4k miles the worst tank has been 23.2 when it was brand new and very cold out. City mileage is understated in my opinion. 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
2003	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	it averages about 20 mpg consistently 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
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

Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Not as good as advertised see full Nissan Maxima review
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Depends on a lot on your right foot. Driven like a Prius, 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. Driven normally with occasionally throttle bursts, 27 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined. The CVT ratio spread maxes out at 2200 RPM at 75; a little high for MPG. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	City driving is brutal on mpg. If you get 12 mpg you are doing well. Highway miles are great - over 30, so great on trips, stinks for commuting. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Not as good in town as expected. Get around 20-22 mpg in town, 25-28 on hi-way see full Nissan Maxima review
2006	4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	24MPG on the HWY. Come on...Crown Victoria is almost 30 has a V8 and gets 29 MPG on the HWY. see full Nissan Maxima review
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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2006	The 4Runner's dated powertrain--its automatic transmission is down three gear ratios compared to the Jeep's--and brick-like aerodynamics aren't good for fuel economy. EPA ratings are just 17 city, 21 highway. The Jeep with its V6 engine does the same in city driving, but 3 mpg better on the highway. Plus you can get a diesel engine in the Jeep, and it rates 21/28. In real-world suburban driving, I managed to coax the 4Runner's trip computer average as high as 24.6, but high teens and low 20s were more typical. On the highway the trip computer reported 20.5, close to the EPA rating. see full Toyota 4Runner review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	Mid size and large SUVs are not good on fuel economy. While shopping this market fuel economy was a consideration. Fuel economy is projected at 17 mpg in the city and 22-23 mpg on the highway. This is one of the leaders for vehicles in this class. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2008	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Higher than average for this size and type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Best mileage for a vehicle that can tow 5,000 pounds. 21mpg in the summer for my typical daily driving. see full Toyota 4Runner review
1999	0	Trying to improve MPG above 17 may not happen. The previous owner Beat this poor old 4Runner, only put in a new trans, which is now slipping ever-so-slightly (not low fluid). Had to put in new exhaust - all, and mass air flow sensor. Maybe that's to be expected at 150k miles, and maybe these problems are more due to owner neglect. Altho I obtained this vehicle as part of a package deal (together with the mobile home I bought), I really wanted to love this truck, but during these firstfew months, so far it's not making me very happy, and I love to drive! Next vehicle will be a standard transmission, before they're all relics from a distant and fading, forgotten past! see full Toyota 4Runner review

Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Not really bad, but how about a hybrid? A Prius 4runner? see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	Getting an average of 16-17MPG with V8, but I expected that see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	If fuel cost is a concern, then this is definitely not the vehicle to have. Manages 18mpg combined if driven carefully. Does what it does extremely well so nothing unexpected. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	The dash readout is optimistic. I often though I was getting over 25mpg only to calculate as low as 14--on the highway! Ultimately, this was the 4Runners undoing. I traded it for a much more efficient Camry. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lousy mileage around town. ~ 18. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	less than 20 MPG in the city. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	This is obvious see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	I knew going in that it would use a lot, but it still makes me grimace. Still, when we had a foot of new snow and I was driving around stalled and tire-spinning vehicles with absolutely no difficulty (on Michelin all-seasons), you figure that it balances. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Not that I dislike the 4runners fuel economy, actually for a large sport utility it does pretty good, just done buy a suv if your looking to get good gas mileage. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	It uses quite a bit of gas, I average 16 l/ 100km, or roughly about 15 mpg, and I do fair bit of highway driving. see full Toyota 4Runner review