2019 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2019 Nissan Altima vs Subaru Impreza
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2019 Nissan Altima (32 MPG) costs about $1,453 a year to fuel and the 2019 Subaru Impreza (32 MPG) about $1,453.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Altima
- Subaru Impreza
Side by side
| Nissan Altima | Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,453 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,453 |
| 32 MPG | Combined efficiency | 32 MPG |
| 28 MPG | City | 28 MPG |
| 39 MPG | Highway | 38 MPG |
| 101 cu ft | Passenger volume | 100 cu ft |
| 15 cu ft | Cargo volume | 12 cu ft |
| 278 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 282 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Altima vs Subaru Impreza across model years
- Nissan Altima
- Subaru Impreza
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Nissan Altima has more cargo space (15 vs. 12 cu ft).
Among 68 2019 midsize cars, the Nissan Altima ranks 29th and the Subaru Impreza 30th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Nissan Altima vs. the Subaru Impreza per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,453 for the Nissan Altima and $1,453 for the Subaru Impreza.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan Altima, with 15 cu ft of luggage volume versus 12 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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