Nissan Altima MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Nissan Altima MPG for every model year from 1998 to 2026.
Altima MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 125 configurations of the Altima across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
Altima MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Altima configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Altima Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used Altima.
- 2007: The first hybrid Altima shows up in the EPA data. Its 34 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 24 MPG.
- 2013: The top combined rating rises to 31 MPG, up from 26 MPG the year before.
- 2019: All-wheel drive becomes available. The best all-wheel drive version is rated at 30 MPG combined.
How the Altima Compares
The EPA rated 24 midsize cars for 2026. The best Altima version, at 30 MPG combined, ranks 11th of 24. Combined ratings in the class run from 16 to 57 MPG, with a median of 28.5. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 57 MPG |
| 2 | Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Camry | 51 MPG |
| 4 | Honda Civic | 49 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus ES | 46 MPG |
| 11 | Nissan Altima | 30 MPG |
What Does a Altima Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Altima, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Altima MPG Questions
Which Altima year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2007 to 2010 Altima Hybrid holds the top EPA rating at 34 MPG combined (35 city, 33 highway). Among 2026 models, the Altima is rated at 30 MPG combined.
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Altima?
The 2019 to 2022 Altima with the 2.5L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 32 MPG combined (28 city, 39 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Altima?
Yes. The 2026 Altima lineup includes 2 gas-only versions, rated 28 to 30 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Altima fuel economy?
A little. On the 2026 Altima, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 30 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 28 MPG.
Why doesn't my Altima match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 125 ratings for the Nissan Altima from 1998 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov