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Nissan Altima MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 34 MPG combined in 2007–2010, the hybrid Altima Hybrid. Its weakest year peaked at 23 MPG (1993 and 2001–2004).

Nissan Altima: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1993–20261520253035MPG20022019199320002005201020152020202634 MPG peaklowest peak 23Nissan Altima: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520253035MPG19931996199820002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
500.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version. Put it next to its 1993 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Nissan Altima has EPA ratings for 34 model years, 1993–2026, most often among midsize cars. EPA has listed it under two names: the Altima / Stanza in 1993–1997 and the Altima in 1998–2026. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 48 midsize cars in 2008, behind the class leader, the Toyota Prius, and it placed in its class top five in six model years.

The first hybrid version of the Altima arrived in 2007, when 7 of 164 cars offered one. Averaged over 2004–2008, its best version placed third of 44 among midsize cars rated at least three years in that span.

Among 26 midsize cars, 2026

The Altima placed 11th. The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 31 MPG, belongs to the BMW 5 Series.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 26 midsize cars rated for 202620304050Altima 30median 28PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 26 midsize cars rated for 202620304050Altima 30median 28

The Altima, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–9819th of 43compact cars
1999–0325th of 46compact cars
2004–08third of 44midsize cars
2009–13eighth of 46midsize cars
2014–1819th of 53midsize cars
2019–2317th of 49midsize cars
2024–26ninth of 24midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2002

    New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 23 MPG.

  • 2019

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 31 → 32 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1993–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2007–2011.

All 34 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Altima3026 / 36282
2025Altima3127 / 38283
2023–2024Altima3127 / 38294
2021–2022Altima3228 / 39296
2019–2020Altima3228 / 39295
2018Altima3127 / 38263
2016–2017Altima3127 / 39263
2015Altima3127 / 37262
2014Altima3127 / 37252
2013Altima3127 / 38253
2012Altima2623 / 32216
2011Altima Hybrid hybrid3333 / 33217
2010Altima Hybrid hybrid3435 / 33218
2009Altima Hybrid hybrid3435 / 33219
2008Altima Hybrid hybrid3435 / 33229
2007Altima Hybrid hybrid3435 / 33225
2005–2006Altima2421 / 29215
2004Altima2320 / 28204
2002–2003Altima2320 / 27194
2001Altima2320 / 28212
2000Altima2421 / 28212
1998–1999Altima2421 / 28232
1994–1997Altima / Stanza2421 / 28212
1993Altima / Stanza2321 / 27212

Version names in the EPA list: Altima, Altima / Stanza, Altima AWD, Altima AWD SR/Platinum, Altima Coupe, Altima Hybrid, Altima SL/SR, Altima SR, Altima SR/Platinum, Altima SV/SL.

Same class, 2026

Toyota Prius57 MPGBMW 5 Series31 MPGMazda 329 MPGBMW M14 MPG

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