Nissan Maxima 0–60 Times
The Nissan Maxima 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 27 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Nissan Maxima is the 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.20 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Nissan Maxima is the 1985 Nissan Maxima SE , which took 9.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Nissan Maxima tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.52 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.95 seconds at 95.52 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.70sec
2017 Platinum · stock
Average 0–60
6.52sec
Across 27 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.95sec
@ 95.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.80sec
1985 SE
Across 27 verified runs, the Nissan Maxima ranges from 5.70 to 9.80 seconds 0–60, with a 6.52-second average.
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Nissan Maxima Performance Overview
Nissan’s Maxima performance record spans 1985 to 2020 in 27 verified tests, charting the sedan’s move from mid-1980s V6 pace to its final 300-hp form. Early data starts with the G1-era 1985 SE, whose 157-hp VG30E V6 reached 60 mph in 9.8 seconds. By the J30 years, the 1991 SE cut that to 8.0 seconds, and the A32 generation pushed further with the 190-hp 1995 SE at 6.6 seconds.
The A33 and A34 generations marked the shift to the VQ-family V6s, with output rising from 222–255 hp in 2000–2003 to 265 hp in 2004–2008. That translated into a 6.0-second run for the 2003 SE and 6.1 seconds for the 2005 3.5 SE. In A35 form, the 290-hp 2013 SV posted 5.8 seconds, establishing the template for the final generation’s sub-6-second results.
In the A36 era, tested from 2016 onward, the Maxima remained exclusively gasoline-powered and naturally aspirated, centered on a 300-hp VQ35DE V6. The quickest recorded result was the 5.7-second 0-60 time of the 2017 Platinum, which also delivered a 14.2-second quarter-mile at 102 mph. That places the Maxima’s current standing at the peak of its recorded performance history.
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Nissan Maxima 0–60 Times by Generation: G1 to A36
7 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | 2016–2023 | 5.87s | 5.70s — 2017 Platinum | 9 | The A36 generation (2016–2023) averaged 5.87 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2017 Platinum at 5.70 seconds. Output was 300 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| A35 | 2009–2014 | 6.00s | 5.80s — 2013 SV | 5 | The A35 generation (2009–2014) averaged 6.00 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2013 SV at 5.80 seconds. Output was 290 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| A34 | 2004–2008 | 6.35s | 6.10s — 2005 3.5 SE | 4 | The A34 generation (2004–2008) averaged 6.35 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2005 3.5 SE at 6.10 seconds. Output was 265 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| A33 | 2000–2003 | 7.20s | 6.00s — 2003 SE | 4 | The A33 generation (2000–2003) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2003 SE at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 222 to 255 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| A32 | 1995–1999 | 7.07s | 6.60s — 1995 SE | 3 | The A32 generation (1995–1999) averaged 7.07 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1995 SE at 6.60 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| J30 | 1989–1994 | 8.00s | 8.00s — 1991 SE | 1 | The J30 generation (1989–1994) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1991 SE at 8.00 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| G1 | 1982–1988 | 9.80s | 9.80s — 1985 SE | 1 | The G1 generation (1982–1988) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1985 SE at 9.80 seconds. Output was 157 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
A36
2016–2023
Avg 0–60
5.87s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
9
2017 Platinum
The A36 generation (2016–2023) averaged 5.87 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2017 Platinum at 5.70 seconds. Output was 300 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
A35
2009–2014
Avg 0–60
6.00s
Fastest
5.80s
Tests
5
2013 SV
The A35 generation (2009–2014) averaged 6.00 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2013 SV at 5.80 seconds. Output was 290 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
A34
2004–2008
Avg 0–60
6.35s
Fastest
6.10s
Tests
4
2005 3.5 SE
The A34 generation (2004–2008) averaged 6.35 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2005 3.5 SE at 6.10 seconds. Output was 265 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
A33
2000–2003
Avg 0–60
7.20s
Fastest
6.00s
Tests
4
2003 SE
The A33 generation (2000–2003) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2003 SE at 6.00 seconds. Output ranged from 222 to 255 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.5L V6 configurations.
A32
1995–1999
Avg 0–60
7.07s
Fastest
6.60s
Tests
3
1995 SE
The A32 generation (1995–1999) averaged 7.07 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1995 SE at 6.60 seconds. Output was 190 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
J30
1989–1994
Avg 0–60
8.00s
Fastest
8.00s
Tests
1
1991 SE
The J30 generation (1989–1994) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1991 SE at 8.00 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
G1
1982–1988
Avg 0–60
9.80s
Fastest
9.80s
Tests
1
1985 SE
The G1 generation (1982–1988) averaged 9.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1985 SE at 9.80 seconds. Output was 157 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
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Nissan Maxima 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
27 tests · 13 years
▾
2020 Nissan Maxima
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#09
2020 Nissan Maxima Platinum Reserve
6.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 97.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 261 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,679 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 27
How we verify Nissan Maxima performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Maxima trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan Maxima 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Nissan Maxima performance FAQs
11 questions
The 2020 Nissan Maxima Platinum Reserve reaches 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds at 97.8 mph. That car used a 300-hp, 261-lb-ft naturally aspirated VQ35DE V6 with front-wheel drive.
The quickest Nissan Maxima on record is the 2017 Platinum, which posts a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 14.2 seconds with a 102-mph trap speed, making it the performance benchmark for the Maxima line.
The fastest stock Nissan Maxima is also the 2017 Platinum at 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 27 recorded Maxima tests are production vehicles, so the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result are the same. Its best quarter-mile is 14.2 seconds at 102 mph.
Across 27 verified Nissan Maxima tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.52 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 14.95 seconds at 95.5 mph. Recorded runs range from a quickest 5.7-second 0-60 to a slowest 9.8-second run, showing how much the Maxima improved over time.
The A36-generation Nissan Maxima, sold from 2016 to 2023, averages 5.87 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests. Its fastest recorded run is 5.7 seconds by the 2017 Platinum. With a 300-hp naturally aspirated setup across the generation, it is the quickest Maxima generation on record.
The fastest A36 Nissan Maxima is the 2017 Platinum, which reaches 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest A36, but also the quickest Maxima overall. Within the A36 generation, the average 0-60 time across 9 tests is 5.87 seconds.
The A35-generation Nissan Maxima, sold from 2009 to 2014, averages 6.0 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. Its quickest version is the 2013 SV at 5.8 seconds. That places the A35 close to the later A36 generation, though still slightly behind it on outright acceleration.
The A34-generation Nissan Maxima, built from 2004 to 2008, averages 6.35 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its fastest recorded trim is the 2005 3.5 SE at 6.1 seconds. That generation marked a clear step quicker than older Maximas, while remaining behind the A35 and A36 cars.
Across recorded tests, the Nissan Maxima Platinum is slightly quicker on average than the SR. Platinum models average 5.75 seconds to 60 mph, while SR models average 5.95 seconds. The best Platinum run is 5.7 seconds, compared with a best of 5.8 seconds for the SR.
Yes. Across recorded runs, Nissan Maxima SV models average 6.0 seconds from 0-60 mph, while SE models average 7.05 seconds. The best SV time is 5.8 seconds, compared with a best of 6.0 seconds for the SE. That gives the SV a clear edge in outright acceleration.
The quickest Nissan Maxima quarter-mile on record is 14.2 seconds at 102 mph, set by the 2017 Platinum. Across all 27 Maxima tests, the average quarter-mile is 14.95 seconds at 95.5 mph. For the current 2020 Maxima Platinum Reserve, the recorded quarter-mile time is 14.6 seconds at 97.8 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Maxima can do, not a single marketing claim.
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