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Nissan Maxima Fuel Economy Data

4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.5L V6 4-sp automatic FWD

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
flat med none 0 30 30 40 60 27.500
flat med none 15 35 15 35 75 20.000
flat light none 0 75 0 25 65 22.600
flat med none 10 30 30 30 70 27.300
flat med none 10 30 30 30 70 26.600
flat light hvy 10 10 25 55 60 24.828
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flat lead none 20 60 5 15 75 20.000
flat med light 10 30 30 30 70 26.000
flat light none 22 33 11 33 70 20.000

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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 (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.