Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Avalon

Nissan Maxima

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Toyota Avalon

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima combines a 300 hp V6, 5.9 s 0-100, and 5-star safety to suit road trips and growing families. It’s efficient for its class at 9 L/100 km, but winter traction and cargo capacity are only average.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 L/100km

Car B

Toyota Avalon

With five seats, a 497 L trunk, and a strong focus on reliability and safety, the Toyota Avalon fits growing families and road trips. Its 301 hp performance and good value in its segment appeal, though higher fuel use, FWD traction, and limited cargo flexibility may deter some.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety301 hp

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Usage fit

Family 61 / 64

City 35 / 34

Budget / value 58 / 59

Road trip 64 / 63

Performance 34 / 35

Cargo 25 / 27

Practical 40 / 42

Premium 34 / 34

Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Maxima · Orange = Toyota Avalon

Specs side-by-side

Spec Nissan Maxima Toyota Avalon

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Pros & cons

Nissan Maxima

Quick V6 performance: 300 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.9 s
5-star safety rating for added confidence
Road-trip friendly: seats 5 with a 453 L trunk
Good value in its segment at about $37,000
FWD only, which can limit winter-driving confidence
453 L trunk may be small for cargo-heavy use
9 L/100 km combined won’t satisfy fuel-economy maximizers
Reliability score of 75 may not meet top-tier durability expectations

Toyota Avalon

Strong reliability and safety focus for low-stress ownership
Room for five and a 497 L trunk works for family duties and road trips
301 hp and 7.2 s 0-100 km/h enable confident passing and merging
Around $36,000 pricing offers good value in its segment
Combined consumption of 9.8 isn’t the most efficient for heavy commuting
FWD only—those wanting AWD traction for winter conditions may need alternatives
Cargo-heavy users may outgrow the available 497 L space
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits

Verdict

Pick Nissan Maxima if…

Best fuel economy

Nissan Maxima uses 9.0 L/100km vs 9.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Toyota Avalon if…

More power

Toyota Avalon puts out 301 hp vs 300 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Nissan Maxima

Toyota Avalon

Verdict

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