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2016-2023 Nissan Maxima MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 24–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2023 Nissan Maxima at a glance
The 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima covers 8 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 24–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $3,350 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023; 2022 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
2016-2023 Nissan Maxima by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 24 MPG | $3,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 24 MPG | $3,350 | Same EPA ratings as 2021 |
| 2021 | Gas | 24 MPG | $3,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 24 MPG | $3,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 24 MPG | $3,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 25 MPG | $3,230 | First year |
What the 2023 Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$279
$3,350 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.58
Per 100 miles
$22.33
Five years
$16,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$420more a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Nissan Maxima MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,350.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,350 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Nissan Maxima MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2021
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Nissan Maxima as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021
2021 Nissan Maxima MPG
24 MPG · $3,350/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,320 to $3,350, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,350 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Nissan Maxima MPG
24 MPG · $3,320/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,310 to $3,320, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,320 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Nissan Maxima MPG
24 MPG · $3,310/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,260 to $3,310, $50 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,310 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Nissan Maxima MPG
25 MPG · $3,260/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,230 to $3,260, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $3,260 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Nissan Maxima MPG
25 MPG · $3,230/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,230.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Nissan Maxima MPG
25 MPG · $3,230/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
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: $3,990 in California and $2,900 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $3,990
- Washington $3,750
- New York $3,310
- Florida $3,060
- Texas $2,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 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 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima get?
EPA rates the 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima at 24–25 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (21 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima?
The Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. In 2022 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009-2014 Nissan Maxima) is rated 22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$3,720 a year to fuel; the 2016-2023 model is rated 24–25 MPG and costs $3,230–$3,350 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 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 $3,350 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,350 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Nissan Maxima 100 miles?
About $22.33 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 2023 Nissan Maxima more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2023 Nissan Maxima compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Maxima 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,350 a year to fuel, $420 more than the class median of $2,930, and less than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 134 rated midsize car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Nissan Maxima different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,350. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2023 against 1 configuration for 2022. See the 2022 Nissan Maxima for that year.