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2026 Nissan Altima MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 28–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026 Nissan Altima at a glance
The 2026 Nissan Altima has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 28–30 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at 30 MPG, which costs about $2,180 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,180 to $2,320, a $140 difference. The Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2026 (class median $2,110 a year).
What the 2026 Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$182
$2,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.63
Per 100 miles
$14.53
Five years
$10,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$70more a year
Class median $2,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Nissan Altima MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Altima 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,320 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,970 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,070 difference.
- California $2,970
- Washington $2,750
- New York $2,180
- Florida $2,060
- Texas $1,900
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 midsize car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2026 Nissan Altima compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2019-2025 Nissan Altima) is rated 28–32 MPG combined and costs $2,040–$2,330 a year to fuel; the 2026 model is rated 28–30 MPG and costs $2,180–$2,320 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Nissan Altima get?
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Altima at 28–30 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG combined (26 city / 36 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Nissan Altima per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,320 a year. That is a $140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Nissan Altima 100 miles?
About $14.53 per 100 miles for the Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $15.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Nissan Altima more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2026 Nissan Altima compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Altima 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $70 more than the class median of $2,110, and less than 4 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 94 rated midsize car configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Nissan Altima different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,180, $70 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Nissan Altima for that year.