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Nissan Altima MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Nissan Altima fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Nissan Altima for 27 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–34 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 28–30 MPG combined and costing $2,180–$2,320 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2010 Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 34 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1998.
Nissan Altima MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 28–30 | — | $2,180–$2,320 |
| 2019-2025 (L34) Generation page | |||
| 2025 | 28–31 | — | $2,110–$2,330 |
| 2024 | 29–31 | — | $2,110–$2,280 |
| 2023 | 29–31 | — | $2,110–$2,280 |
| 2022 | 29–32 | — | $2,040–$2,280 |
| 2021 | 29–32 | — | $2,070–$2,280 |
| 2020 | 29–32 | — | $2,040–$2,280 |
| 2019 | 29–32 | — | $2,040–$2,280 |
| 2013-2018 (L33) Generation page | |||
| 2018 | 26–31 | — | $2,110–$2,490 |
| 2017 | 26–31 | — | $2,110–$2,490 |
| 2016 | 26–31 | — | $2,110–$2,530 |
| 2015 | 26–31 | — | $2,130–$2,520 |
| 2014 | 25–31 | — | $2,130–$2,600 |
| 2013 | 25–31 | — | $2,110–$2,600 |
| 2007-2012 (L32) Generation page | |||
| 2012 | 21–26 | — | $2,480–$3,060 |
| 2011 | 21–26 | 33 | $1,970–$3,060 |
| 2010 | 21–27 | 34 | $1,920–$3,110 |
| 2009 | 21–26 | 34 | $1,920–$3,830 |
| 2008 | 22–26 | 34 | $1,920–$3,650 |
| 2007 | 22–26 | 34 | $1,920–$3,650 |
| 2002-2006 (L31) Generation page | |||
| 2006 | 21–24 | — | $2,720–$3,110 |
| 2005 | 21–24 | — | $2,720–$3,110 |
| 2004 | 20–23 | — | $2,840–$3,270 |
| 2003 | 19–23 | — | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2002 | 19–23 | — | $2,840–$3,440 |
| 2000-2001 (L30) Generation page | |||
| 2001 | 21–23 | — | $2,840–$3,110 |
| 2000 | 21–24 | — | $2,720–$3,110 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Nissan Altima generations
6 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 Nissan Altima
28–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,320/yr
2019-2025 Nissan Altima (L34)
28–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,330/yr
2013-2018 Nissan Altima (L33)
25–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,600/yr
2007-2012 Nissan Altima (L32)
21–34 MPG · $1,920–$3,830/yr
2002-2006 Nissan Altima (L31)
19–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,440/yr
2000-2001 Nissan Altima (L30)
21–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,110/yr
2026 powertrain options
Nissan Altima MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 23–24 |
| 1998 | 23–24 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Nissan Altima's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Nissan Altima run 19–34 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 28–30 MPG.
Which Nissan Altima model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 34 MPG.
How much does a Nissan Altima cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,180–$2,320 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,180.
Has the Nissan Altima's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 30 MPG in 2026, 6 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Nissan Altima?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2007 to 2011 (33–34 MPG).
Which Nissan Altima model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003, 2024. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.