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Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

Chart is based on 136 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Maxima and 90 fuel economy reports for the Mitsubishi Lancer.

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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Mitsubishi Lancer MPG

Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2014 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 29.2 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 26.4 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2010 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2010 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 16 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2010 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2010 31.4 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2010 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2010 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2009 23.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2009 25.8 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2009 29.5 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2009 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2009 30.5 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 29.1 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 32.4 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2006 33.4 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2005 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2005 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2005 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2003 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2002 26.2 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2002 28.4 MPG Highway Percentage 45 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
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med none 0 0 60 40 65 21.2  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
flat med hvy 15 0 10 75 70 19.0  
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
flat med none 30 5 5 60 75 20.6  
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 5 20 10 65 63 29.2  
2011 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 25 20 25 30 75 26.4  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
flat med none 5 15 40 40 75 20.0  
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
flat med light 19 16 49 16 110 21.3  
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2010 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med none 10 21 36 33 67 25.7  
2010 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 10 10 0 80 100 31.4  
2010 4dr Hatch 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med light 0 3 38 59 70 25.3  
2010 4dr Hatch 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
hills med none 6 12 41 41 120 27.7  
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
flat med light 6 6 34 55 70 23.6  
2009 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat lead none 14 21 22 43 76 25.8  
2009 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 10 21 23 45 88 29.5  
2009 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
flat light hvy 20 50 30 0 0 27.8  
2009 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 7 17 1 75 103 30.5  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 7 20 33 40 83 21.0  
2008 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
hills med none 10 21 14 56 80 29.1  
2008 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat light none 7 24 10 59 86 25.4  
2008 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 0 0 20 80 70 32.4  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
flat med none 19 8 23 50 74 21.7  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 5 28 5 63 60 23.5  
2006 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 16 16 12 57 79 25.5  
2006 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light hvy 0 20 0 80 70 33.4  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 276hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
flat light none 15 5 40 40 60 21.0  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 276hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat lead none 5 0 0 95 60 22.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 5 10 10 75 100 22.1  
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 271hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 1 4 8 88 70 23.7  
2003 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 0 25 0 75 65 27.0  
2002 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 7 19 37 37 55 26.2  
2002 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 18 13 25 45 65 28.4  

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer 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 and Mitsubishi Lancer's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
Mitsubishi did improve the powertrain's EPA ratings a few years ago. But they're still only 22 mpg city, 31 highway. Even the portly Dart GT manages 23/33 with a manual transmission. Credit a sixth ratio the Lancer lacks. In my suburban driving, the trip computer regularly reported averages in the high 20s. Other compacts have done better in the same driving, but not by as wide a margin as the EPA numbers would suggest. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am getting consistent 27-29 MPG on mid-west (flat) back county roads during my commute. I am getting 32 MPG on the highway. My driving style is moderately spirited. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review
2010 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Uses regular gas and gets about 30 mpg. My Civic SI was getting about the same but used premium. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review
2009 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Very good millage/power ratio see full Mitsubishi Lancer review
2008 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The car gets average fuel economy in its class, coming in at about 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, but it is well above most cars. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review
Mitsubishi Lancer Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It's not as great as you'd expect from an econobox. If this is your biggest concern, this is not the car for you. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review
2009 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
17 mpg in 2.4 litter my altima that is 2.5 litter i get 23 same driving conditions hmm bigger engin better gas if it always worked out this way i would buy a bmw 335 xdrive see full Mitsubishi Lancer review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD
22-24 avarage MPG see full Mitsubishi Lancer review