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Nissan Maxima MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
20 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2003 2003 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp manual FWD 27.75
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With the engine, transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2003 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 27.75 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 54 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (17 percent), in heavy traffic (16 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2003 2003 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 23.87
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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.