2013 Nissan Altima MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2013 Nissan Altima is rated 25 to 31 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT.
EPA fuel economy
2013 Nissan Altima · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
31MPG combined
27 city 38 highway
$2,150 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
Best version saves $1,250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,150 to $2,700 a year. Compared with 2012, the best gas version is up 5 mpg.
One of the Altima years to avoid
The 2013 drew 556 owner complaints in its first three years, against 70 for a typical Altima year: 7.9 times as many.
Years to avoid: 2013 to 2015; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Altima year rankedThe 2013 Altima's recalls and problems
Every 2013 Altima version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT Best
EPA listing: Altima |
31 mpg | 27 / 38 | $2,150 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · Coupe
EPA listing: Altima Coupe |
26 mpg | 23 / 31 | $2,600 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · CVT
EPA listing: Altima |
25 mpg | 22 / 30 | $2,700 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT | $2,163 | $10,815 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · Coupe | $2,579 | $12,894 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · CVT | $2,682 | $13,410 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Nissan Altima MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 26 to 32 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 33 to 34 mpg (2010 to 2011); highest in 2010.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2013: gas 31 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 | 34 |
| 2011 | 26 | 33 |
| 2012 | 26 | – |
| 2013 | 31 | – |
| 2014 | 31 | – |
| 2015 | 31 | – |
| 2016 | 31 | – |
| 2017 | 31 | – |
| 2018 | 31 | – |
| 2019 | 32 | – |
| 2020 | 32 | – |
| 2021 | 32 | – |
| 2022 | 32 | – |
| 2023 | 31 | – |
| 2024 | 31 | – |
| 2025 | 31 | – |
| 2026 | 30 | – |
Every Altima year's ratings in one table
How the 2013 Altima compares
2013 midsize sedans covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2013 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
40 mpg | 28 mpg | $1,700 |
Best: hybrid |
37 mpg | 27 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: hybrid |
37 mpg | 27 mpg | $1,800 |
Nissan Altima This page Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,150 |
Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,250 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
2013 Altima recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2013 Nissan Altima need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2013 Nissan Altima version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2013 Altima's MPG compare with the 2012?
For 2013, the best gas version is rated 31 mpg, up 5 from 26.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.