2002 Nissan AltimaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 11 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
23.2MPG average+1.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 23 MPG · Owner reported avg: 23.2 MPG
Range: 15–29 MPG
Driving mix: City 44% / Highway 56%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 23.2 real world MPG based on 11 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 386 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,928/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,885/yrHIGHEST | +$957 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,536/yrLOWEST | $-392 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,697/yr | $-231 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,949/yr | +$21 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,941/yr | +$13 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,646/yr | +$718 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,012/yr | +$84 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,833/yr | $-95 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,901/yr | $-27 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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Nissan Altima MPG History
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