2026 Nissan Altima mpg
Combined mpg, SV FWD
30mpg
- 26 city, 36 highway.
- Top 31% of 59 sedans (2026).
- 4 trims: 28 to 30 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | 16.2 | 486 | $1,280 |
| SR FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | 16.2 | 486 | $1,280 |
| SV AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 16.0 | 448 | $1,371 |
| SR AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 16.0 | 448 | $1,371 |
Fuel cost
SV FWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $51.84
- Top trim: SR AWD. $1,371 a year. $91 more than the SV FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.8 | $8.89 |
| 300 miles | 8.3 | $26.67 |
| 500 miles | 13.9 | $44.44 |
| 1,000 miles | 27.8 | $88.89 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
SV FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Altima | SV FWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2026 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 51 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Accord | LX FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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