Nissan Maxima Wagon: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Nissan Maxima Wagon across 5 model years, from the 1984 Nissan Maxima Wagon through the 1988 Nissan Maxima Wagon. The most recent 1988 Nissan Maxima Wagon returns 18 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1984 Nissan Maxima Wagon at 20 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Maxima Wagon page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Nissan Maxima Wagon. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1988 Nissan Maxima Wagon | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1987 | 1987 Nissan Maxima Wagon | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1986 | 1986 Nissan Maxima Wagon | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1985 | 1985 Nissan Maxima Wagon | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1984 | 1984 Nissan Maxima Wagon | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
How the Nissan Maxima Wagon compares against the Small Station Wagons class
Buyers usually compare the Nissan Maxima Wagon against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the 1988 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.