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2023 Nissan Maxima vs 2026 Tesla Model 3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 24 MPG vs 139 MPG combined — Tesla Model 3 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2900 vs $550 — Tesla Model 3 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Electricity
Specification 2023 Nissan Maxima 2026 Tesla Model 3
Year20232026
ClassMidsize CarsMidsize Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolineElectricity
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Automatic (A1)
Cylinders6
Displacement (L)3.5
City MPG20147
Highway MPG30130
Combined MPG24139
Annual Fuel Cost$2900$550
CO₂ (g/mile)371.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/1010/10
EPA GHG Score5/1010/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover5/5
🚗 2023 Nissan Maxima

Midsize Cars with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Tesla Model 3

Midsize Cars with 139 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Electricity. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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