- Newest year: 2014
- Gas
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2013
2009-2014 Nissan Maxima MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2014 Nissan Maxima at a glance
The 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima covers 6 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $3,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; 2014 repeat the values of the year before.
2009-2014 Nissan Maxima by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,720 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,720 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,690 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,680 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,650 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG | $3,650 | First year |
What the 2014 Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$310
$3,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.20
Per 100 miles
$24.80
Five years
$18,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$810more a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Nissan Maxima MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Nissan Maxima as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,720 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Nissan Maxima MPG
22 MPG · $3,720/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,690 to $3,720, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,720 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Nissan Maxima MPG
22 MPG · $3,690/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,680 to $3,690, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,690 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Nissan Maxima MPG
22 MPG · $3,680/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,680, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,680 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Nissan Maxima MPG
22 MPG · $3,650/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Nissan Maxima MPG
22 MPG · $3,650/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,430 in California and $3,220 in Texas, a $1,210 difference.
- California $4,430
- Washington $4,170
- New York $3,670
- Florida $3,390
- Texas $3,220
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (5th gen)
- 2004-2008 (6th gen)
- 2009-2014 (7th gen)
- 2016-2023 (8th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima get?
EPA rates the 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima at 22 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima?
Every model year of the 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2014 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2008 Nissan Maxima) is rated 21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2009-2014 model is rated 22 MPG and costs $3,650–$3,720 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Nissan Maxima per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,720 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,720 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Nissan Maxima 100 miles?
About $24.80 per 100 miles for the Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2014 Nissan Maxima compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,720 a year to fuel, $810 more than the class median of $2,910, and less than 2 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 234 rated midsize car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Nissan Maxima different from the 2013 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2013 and 2014: 1 configuration rated 22 MPG combined. See the 2013 Nissan Maxima for that year.