2021 Nissan Maxima
Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline
24
Combined MPG
20
City MPG
30
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Nissan Maxima
- Combined fuel economy: 24 MPG (20 city / 30 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $2,900
- CO₂ emissions: 370 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 0
Specifications
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Maxima |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Size | 3.5L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 5/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 5/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $-3,750 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 5/5 |
| Recalls | 0 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $2188 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $182 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $15¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Nissan Maxima — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | = |
| 2022 | 24 | = |
| 2020 | 24 | = |
| 2019 | 24 | = |
| 2018 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2016 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2014 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2013 | 22 | ↓ |
| 2012 | 22 | ↓ |
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