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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima MPG

Chart is based on 385 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Cruze and 136 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Maxima.

Chevrolet Cruze MPG

Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2017 38.9 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2014 29.6 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2014 43.3 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2013 32.2 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2013 37.1 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 33.7 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 33.5 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2012 33.4 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 42.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2011 34.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
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
2017 4dr Sedan turbocharged 153hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 35 0 10 55 70 38.9  
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 5 11 10 74 65 29.6  
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 3 9 28 60 65 43.3  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 3 13 7 77 67 32.2  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 0 17 29 55 70 37.1  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 2 4 32 62 71 33.7  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 5 60 34 75 33.5  
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2012 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 80 20 65 27.5  
2012 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt light 5 15 10 70 65 33.4  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 2 16 33 50 69 28.7  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 11 15 18 57 67 42.0  
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 26 15 27 33 75 28.6  
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 0 50 50 110 34.6  

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Nissan Maxima MPG

Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2016 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2014 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2012 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 16 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2011 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2010 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2009 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2008 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2007 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2006 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2005 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2004 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2003 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2003 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2002 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2002 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2001 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2001 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2000 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2000 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent
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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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Partly be reducing the Cruze's curb weight by about 250 pounds, from among the heaviest in the class to among the lightest, Chevrolet improved its EPA ratings from 26 mpg city, 38 mpg highway to 30/42 (30/40 in the tested top-of-the-line trim). The Honda Civic does a little better, 31/42, and the Mazda3 scores nearly as well, 30/41. But all three are close enough to consider them the segment's fuel economy leaders. The Ford Focus scores as high as 30/42, but only when equipped with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine and a manual transmission. For 2017 Chevrolet will offer a new 1.6-liter diesel that should deliver outstanding fuel economy. And if you want to avoid fossil fuels entirely, they already offer the related second-generation Volt, which can travel about 50 miles on electricity before a gasoline-powered backup engine kicks on. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Car is great for fuel economy if you keep your foot out of it. People with any clue how to drive rationally can achieve 42 mpg with little effort in rural highway and highway driving. Most people don?t realize going 10 mph over the speed limit really doesn?t save you any time on a 10 mile trip. Keep your pedal off the metal and the green in your wallet. Engine braking in the manuals is another big gain. Dfco saves a lot of gas. Rather than coasting down to your stop sign and burning your brakes up downshift as you slow and dont burn any fuel Other than a little blip between shifts. You will more than double your brake life if you don?t run the rabbit at every stoplight. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2013 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Excellent, 32-33 MPG in mixed driving with a 6 speed manual. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 it definitely has a real fuel efficient engine for the type of fuel - I have on highway gotten over 40mpg easy! see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Almost 40 mpg hwy, respectible city mileage see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great on gas. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Quite high but still peppy engine see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Third to cruze Eco and Hyundai Elantra. Finally getting closer to European cars fuel economy. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

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

Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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