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Nissan Maxima Fuel Economy (L/100km)

 

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Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2011 2011 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 8.7
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With the 224 kilowatts 3.5L V6 engine, 7-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2011 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 8.7 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2011 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 kilometers per hour (about 90 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (10 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2011 Nissan Maxima in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 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
2011 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
 

2011 Nissan Maxima Gas Mileage (L/100km)

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 L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.