2012 Nissan Altima CoupeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
26
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AV-S6)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (AV-S6)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 342 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 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
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