Nissan Altima: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Nissan Altima across 29 model years, from the 1998 Nissan Altima through the 2026 Nissan Altima. The most recent 2026 Nissan Altima returns 30 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2022 Nissan Altima at 32 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Altima 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 Altima. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Nissan Altima | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2025 | 2025 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Altima | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Altima | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Altima | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Altima | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | $1,850 |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 39 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 39 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Altima | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Altima | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2010 | 2010 Nissan Altima | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2009 | 2009 Nissan Altima | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2008 | 2008 Nissan Altima | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2007 | 2007 Nissan Altima | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2006 | 2006 Nissan Altima | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2005 | 2005 Nissan Altima | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2004 | 2004 Nissan Altima | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2003 | 2003 Nissan Altima | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2002 | 2002 Nissan Altima | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2001 | 2001 Nissan Altima | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2000 | 2000 Nissan Altima | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | 1999 Nissan Altima | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1998 | 1998 Nissan Altima | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
How the Nissan Altima compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Nissan Altima against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2026 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.