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2003 Nissan Altima MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Nissan Altima is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 38 midsize cars rated for 2003, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #5 of 38 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Nissan Altima's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2711.58.7
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2003 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Saturn L100/20024 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda 624 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Hyundai Sonata23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Nissan Altima23 MPG $2,022
  6. 38Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386
2003 AltimaOther midsize carsClass median: $2,512/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Altima MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Altima		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Altima		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Altima		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Altima		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
103 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2003 Nissan Altima vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Sonata 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Optima 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Century 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Altima saves $193/yr vs Mercury Sable 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Altima saves $193/yr vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Accord saves $233/yr vs Chevrolet Monte Carlo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Altima saves $92/yr vs Saturn L100/200 24 MPG · $1,938/yr L100/200 saves $84/yr vs Mazda 6 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 6 saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Nissan Altima?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Nissan Altima use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Nissan Altima?

The 2003 Nissan Altima's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Nissan Altima per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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