Nissan · 1998–2026 · Gas
Nissan Altima MPG by year
The EPA has rated 29 model years of the Nissan Altima, from 1998 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2022, at 32 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 25% more efficient than the best 1998 model (30 vs. 24 MPG). The 2026 model is about as efficient as the median midsize car (30 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Altima, 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 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
26 / 36 | 30 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
| 2025 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 28 |
27 / 38 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 29 |
27 / 38 | 28 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 29 |
27 / 38 | 27 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 27.5 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
| 2021 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
| 2020 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
| 2019 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
| 2018 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 38 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2017 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 39 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2016 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 39 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2015 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 37 | 27.5 | — | 2 | $1,500 |
| 2014 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 25 |
27 / 37 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,500 |
| 2013 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 25 |
27 / 38 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2012 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 31 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 2011 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 31 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 2010 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 32 | 22.5 | — | 5 | $1,722 |
| 2009 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 32 | 21 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2008 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 31 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2007 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 31 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2006 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 21 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2005 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 21 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2004 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 27 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2003 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2002 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 20.5 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2001 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 28 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 28 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Altima year has the best fuel economy?
The 2019 Nissan Altima, rated up to 32 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,453 a year.
Which Nissan Altima year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2001 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?
The 2026 Nissan Altima is rated up to 30 MPG combined.