2025 Nissan Maxima Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2025 Nissan Maxima Specs at a Glance
The 2025 Nissan Maxima gets 25 mpg combined on the 3.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,587 lbs, measures 192.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 24 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 25 mpg (21 city / 30 hwy)
- Best configuration: 3.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S7) · other 2025 trims rate 24–25 mpg combined
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- 3.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S7)
- Curb weight
- 3,587 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: MAXIMA 4DR SEDAN
- Length
- 192.9 in · 73.2 in wide · 56.7 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 109.4 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2023)
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
View details →Engine Specifications
Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Nissan Maxima — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
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Nissan Maxima — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The Nissan Maxima is EPA-rated at up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2018 model year.
What engine does the 2023 Nissan Maxima have?
The Nissan Maxima uses a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Nissan Maxima are covered here?
This page documents 8 verified Nissan Maxima configurations across model years 2016–2023.
Which model year of the Nissan Maxima is the most fuel efficient?
The 2018 Nissan Maxima holds the highest combined rating at 25 MPG; the 2019 sits lowest at 24 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 4%) across the 8 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Nissan Maxima have?
Across every year on record the Nissan Maxima uses one displacement, 3.5L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2023 Nissan Maxima front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Nissan Maxima configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2016–2023 data.