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Nissan Altima / Stanza MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Nissan Altima / Stanza, from 1993 to 1997. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1997, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1997 model is 4% more efficient than the best 1993 model (24 vs. 23 MPG). The 1997 model is about as efficient as the median compact car (24 MPG).

Most efficient year199724 MPG combined
Latest (1997)24 MPG$1,938/yr to fuel
First rated (1993)23 MPG$2,022/yr at today's prices
Model years rated510 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Altima / Stanza, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Altima / Stanza model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1997 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 28 24 — 2 $1,938
1996 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 28 24 — 2 $1,938
1995 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 28 24 — 2 $1,938
1994 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 28 23.5 — 2 $1,938
1993 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 27 23 — 2 $2,022

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare Altima / Stanza model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Nissan Altima / Stanza year has the best fuel economy?

The 1994 Nissan Altima / Stanza, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.

Which Nissan Altima / Stanza year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Altima / Stanza?

The 1997 Nissan Altima / Stanza is rated up to 24 MPG combined.

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