2022 Nissan Altima SR MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2022 Nissan Altima SR.

The 2022 Nissan Altima SR has 2 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2022 Nissan Altima SR Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2022 Nissan Altima SR Automatic (AV-S8) 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 2022 Nissan Altima SR Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2022 Nissan Altima SR is 30 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L312737
Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L292534

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2022 Nissan Altima SR?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2022 Nissan Altima SR 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 2022 Nissan Altima SR 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 OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$2,000save $1,500
Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,150save $750

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2022 Nissan Altima SR Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2022 Nissan Altima SR 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 OptionBarrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L10
Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2022 Nissan Altima SR Emit?

The 2022 Nissan Altima SR will emit an average of about 4,507,500 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 154 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2022 Nissan Altima SR.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2022 Nissan Altima SR model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Nissan Altima SR Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG31
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,350,000
Trees Needed to Offset207
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2022 Nissan Altima SR Automatic (AV-S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,665,000
Trees Needed to Offset222
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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