2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum.
The 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum has 2 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.
The 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum is 30 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 31 | 27 | 37 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 25 | 34 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum is $2,075.
The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
Comparing a 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $1,125 on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L | $2,000 | save $1,500 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | $2,150 | save $750 |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum will consume in one year is 10 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 10 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 10 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum Emit?
The 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum will emit an average of about 4,492,500 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 153 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum model options.
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:
| City MPG | 27 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 37 |
| Combined MPG | 31 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $1,500 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,000 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 10 |
| Grams of CO2 | 4,320,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 206 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:
| City MPG | 25 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 29 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 10 |
| Grams of CO2 | 4,665,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 222 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
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