2021 Nissan AltimaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
28
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
32
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
39
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 281 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 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
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 9.2% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
61
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Investigations
Recall History2
Source: NHTSARelated
Nissan Altima MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year