Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Corolla MPG

Chart is based on 136 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Maxima and 500 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Corolla.

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 Corolla 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
2021	4dr Sedan 139-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	5	5	90	65	40.9
2017	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	9	86	6	65	34.7
2016	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	1	2	2	95	103	40.4
2016	4dr Hatch 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	20	50	20	10	60	27.8
2015	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	4	6	23	68	73	36.4
2015	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	6	32	62	58	50.5
2014	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	18	13	6	64	72	32.7
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2013	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	33	36	29	3	100	26.4
2012	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	30	28	35	73	28.3
2011	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	10	35	55	68	34.2
2010	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	40	20	40	60	23.0
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	25	0	75	70	36.0
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	18	24	52	69	32.4
2009.5	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	53	33	5	10	100	28.8
2009	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	10	50	20	20	110	21.0
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	5	4	8	83	72	36.8
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	14	27	49	74	33.7
2008	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	5	18	26	51	70	32.4
2008	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	32	14	53	66	32.0
2007	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	5	95	60	40.7
2007	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	13	9	21	58	73	34.6
2006	4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	15	22	38	25	63	30.2
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	2	16	38	45	71	34.3
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	35	18	37	67	28.4
2005.5	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	10	30	10	50	80	29.4
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	13	27	60	74	29.2
2005	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	2	3	10	85	68	35.1
2005	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	20	29	43	75	31.7
2004	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	6	4	5	86	86	34.4
2004	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	26	14	56	67	31.4
2003	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	4	11	14	71	70	36.7
2003	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	11	24	14	51	66	30.3
2002	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	1	0	4	95	68	38.7
2002	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	7	25	56	72	32.6
2001	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	60	40	60	34.0
2001	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	35	35	25	75	36.0
2000	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	14	37	14	35	85	29.3

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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 Corolla

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Those seeking to maximize fuel economy should check out the Corolla LE Eco, with EPA ratings for 30 mpg city, 42 highway. The regular LE checks in at 29/38, and the S at 29/37. Even the last is within spitting distance of the best in the segment, including the 30/39 Sentra. In my efficiency-minded suburban driving the trip computer reported an average of 37.7, a bit better than the 36I managed with the Sentra. Driving with less care for fuel economy netted 32, about even with the Nissan. The Toyota couldn't quite match the Nissanona 65-mph highway drive, though, with a two-way trip computer average of 38 vs. 40 (quite close to those EPA estimates). see full Toyota Corolla review

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

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Excellent 40-42 with mixed driving, up to 44 on the highway see full Toyota Corolla review
2013	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fuel economy is impressive though you pay a small price in power. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Consistently get 28-30 mpg in mix city and highway (50/50) driving. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good on fuel and I can stretch a tank of gas over a long period of time. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fuel economy is great, as expected with 1.8 I4. EPA rated city driving at 28MPG but i have never been below 32. When cruising at 65 with A/C off, 40MPG is possible. The sole reason i bought the car was for economy. Paired with great MPG and great price, I would say this beats out a Prius if you want to save money. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	30+ MPG on regular fuel. With todays fuel prices, this is a plus. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Went on long drive today and averaged 40.5 mpg overall. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I do get about 35 mpg. But.. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It offers high fuel economy for the size of the vehicle see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Corolla has the best Hwy/City rating of any car it its class. see full Toyota Corolla review

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lost 4 MPG after Technical Service Bulletin work performed to decrease oil use. Oil still disappearing. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	This car gets 25 City, 35 Highway. It looks like it should be able to do better, but it does not. The 3-speed Automatic with Overdrive (4-speed in reality) is dated and is only okay with the engine's performance. The engine itself, the 1ZZFE, has very few flaws, but is the final evolution of a 90's engine design, that gets okay horsepower, but goes through gas more than it should. And when they get older, they do go through more gas than they should. In addition, the engine can't handle E10 in cold weather (regular gasoline with "up to" 10 percent ethanol) without problems, requiring you to spend more on "REC" fuel, which is non-ethanol pure gasoline. On top of that, the drive by wire throttle has a noticeable delay between the hair trigger throttle and the engine surging forward, making smooth starts with the automatic difficult. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The gearing which keeps the engine in its power band keeps it at 4k RPM on the highway (I go fast). 30MPG on premium fuel is not justified by the modest increase in power. see full Toyota Corolla review