2002 Nissan Altima MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2002 Nissan Altima.

The 2002 Nissan Altima has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L.

The 2002 Nissan Altima Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2002 Nissan Altima Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2002 Nissan Altima Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2002 Nissan Altima Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2002 Nissan Altima Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2002 Nissan Altima is 22 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 23 20 27
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 23 20 27
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L 19 17 24
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L 21 19 24

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2002 Nissan Altima?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2002 Nissan Altima is $2,925.

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 2002 Nissan Altima to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,125 more 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2002 Nissan Altima Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2002 Nissan Altima will consume in one year is 14 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 13
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L 16
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L 14

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2002 Nissan Altima model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Nissan Altima Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Nissan Altima Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Nissan Altima Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2002 Nissan Altima Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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