2009 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 2009 Nissan Altima.
The 2009 Nissan Altima has 4 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L and Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.5 L.
The 2009 Nissan Altima Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2009 Nissan Altima Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2009 Nissan Altima Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2009 Nissan Altima Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2009 Nissan Altima Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2009 Nissan Altima is 24 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 23 | 32 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 23 | 31 |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 18 | 27 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 19 | 26 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2009 Nissan Altima?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2009 Nissan Altima is $2,913.
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 2009 Nissan Altima to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,062 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | $2,400 | spend $500 more |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L | $2,400 | spend $500 more |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L | $3,500 | spend $6,000 more |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.5 L | $3,350 | spend $5,250 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2009 Nissan Altima Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2009 Nissan Altima will consume in one year is 13 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 11 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 11 |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 14 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 14 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2009 Nissan Altima Emit?
The 2009 Nissan Altima will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2009 Nissan Altima.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2009 Nissan Altima model options.
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Nissan Altima Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:
| City MPG | 23 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 32 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $500 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,400 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Nissan Altima Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:
| City MPG | 23 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $500 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,400 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| 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 |
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Nissan Altima Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.5 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.5 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Nissan Altima Automatic (variable gear ratios) 6-cyl, 3.5 L:
| City MPG | 19 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $5,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,350 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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