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2000-2001 Nissan Altima MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 21–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Nissan Altima at a glance
The 2000-2001 Nissan Altima covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 21–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Nissan Altima by model year
What the 2001 Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$270less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Nissan Altima MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,840, $120 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2000 Nissan Altima MPG
21–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (L30)
- 2002-2006 (L31)
- 2007-2012 (L32)
- 2013-2018 (L33)
- 2019-2025 (L34)
- 2026
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Nissan Altima get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Nissan Altima at 21–24 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Nissan Altima?
The Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Nissan Altima?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Nissan Altima per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$3,110 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Nissan Altima 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Nissan Altima more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2001 Nissan Altima compare with other small car configurations?
The Altima 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $270 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Nissan Altima different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,840, $120 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2001 against 2 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Nissan Altima for that year.