Nissan Altima MPG and Fuel Economy
Nissan have been manufacturing models of Altima for 26 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 32.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Nissan Altima is $1,600 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $1,000 on fuel driving a 2023 Nissan Altima.
🛢 The Nissan Altima will consume roughly 9 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Nissan Altima will emit 282 grams of CO2, which is about 4,230,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 202 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Nissan Altima.
The table below is a complete list of the 26 Nissan Altima fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan Altima | 32 | $1,600 |
| 2022 Nissan Altima | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2018 Nissan Altima | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2016 Nissan Altima | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2014 Nissan Altima | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2013 Nissan Altima | 31 | $2,000 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2009 Nissan Altima | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2007 Nissan Altima | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2005 Nissan Altima | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2004 Nissan Altima | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2003 Nissan Altima | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2002 Nissan Altima | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2001 Nissan Altima | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Altima | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1999 Nissan Altima | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1998 Nissan Altima | 23 | $2,700 |
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