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2011 Nissan Altima MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 Nissan Altima is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 26 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2010 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2011, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2011 #10 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2011 Nissan Altima's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2011 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1BMW Active E102 MPGe $891
  2. 2Scion iQ36 MPG $1,292
  3. 3Ford Fiesta33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Yaris31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  6. 10Nissan Altima26 MPG $1,788
  7. 41Bentley Continental13 MPG $4,558
2011 AltimaOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,469/yr

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

Altima MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Altima Coupe		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Altima Coupe		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Altima		 Gas 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT
Altima Coupe		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT
Altima		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Altima Coupe		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
8 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

2011 Nissan Altima vs. rivals

vs Honda Civic 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Civic saves $185/yr vs Suzuki Swift 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Swift saves $185/yr vs Chevrolet Aveo 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Aveo saves $185/yr vs Honda Civic CNG 28 MPGe · $1,554/yr Civic CNG saves $235/yr vs Scion xD 29 MPG · $1,603/yr xD saves $185/yr vs Toyota Yaris 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Yaris saves $288/yr vs Ford Mustang 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Altima saves $233/yr vs MINI Clubman 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Altima saves $187/yr vs MINI Cooper 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Altima saves $63/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Altima saves $233/yr vs Nissan Altima Hybrid 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Altima Hybrid saves $379/yr vs MINI John Cooper Works 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Altima saves $328/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid (33 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Nissan Altima?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 21 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 Nissan Altima use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 Nissan Altima?

The 2011 Nissan Altima's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2011 Nissan Altima per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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