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Nissan Maxima MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
19 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 9 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 300-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable CVT FWD 24.59
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With the 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 7-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Nissan Maxima has been averaging 24.59 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Nissan Maximas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 55.1 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (12.2 percent), in heavy traffic (2.8 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 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 2009 Nissan Maxima

2009 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
2009 Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2009 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.