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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda CX-9 MPG

Chart is based on 136 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Maxima and 335 fuel economy reports for the Mazda CX-9.

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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Mazda CX-9 MPG

Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2019 25.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2017 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2013 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2012 20.2 MPG Highway Percentage 97 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2012 16.5 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2011 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 21 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2011 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2010 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2010 14.5 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2009 18.7 MPG Highway Percentage 14 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2009 17.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2008 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2008 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2007 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2007 18.3 MPG Highway Percentage 54 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
2019 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 50 0 50 50 25.2  
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 5 5 50 40 75 19.7  
2013 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 95 0 5 70 21.1  
2012 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 0 0 4 97 78 20.2  
2012 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 0 5 80 15 70 16.5  
2011 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 44 20 15 21 64 17.1  
2011 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 10 35 55 63 19.3  
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2010 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 33 17 13 37 63 18.4  
2010 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 6 48 17 29 73 14.5  
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 5 19 61 14 62 18.7  
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 7 26 18 50 66 17.9  
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 4 15 13 68 72 19.7  
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 6 15 25 54 70 19.0  
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 13 19 25 43 67 19.7  
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 10 20 16 54 69 18.3  

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda CX-9 MPG

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda CX-9

Mazda CX-9 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 avg 18mpg for a large vehicle see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Uses regular gas. I have been getting about 19-20 MPG with mostly rush hour highway driving. see full Mazda CX-9 review
Mazda CX-9 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 EPA ratings of 17/24, but I've averaged barely 18 overall in my first 1200 miles...hoping for a slight improvement after break-in. UPDATE- as of 02/11/2013, I am averaging 20-21mpg overall with 4200 miles on the clock. On a recent 380-mile interstate trip, I managed 22.8mpg with the cruise set at 80mph. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 A bit lower than the competitions see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 in city gives about 13-14 mpg. Highway is still good. I can get 21-23 mpg on highways see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The AWD feature does use more gas than a FWD vehicle. Averages about 17-18 city and about 20 highway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The fuel economy was lower than for the Murano. The plus is that it uses regular. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 too low see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Could be better. I have seen 24mpg as a high on the highway....but usually closer to 21-22. Around town is 17-18. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Around town mileage is low. see full Mazda CX-9 review