2018 Nissan Altima MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2018 Nissan Altima is rated 26 to 31 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT.
EPA fuel economy
2018 Nissan Altima · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
31MPG combined
27 city 38 highway
$2,000 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
Best version saves $1,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,000 to $2,400 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2017.
More complaints than most Altima years
The 2018 drew 110 owner complaints in its first three years, against 70 for a typical Altima year (63 for a typical year since 2016): 1.5 times as many. It is not a year to avoid, which takes at least twice the typical count and at least 50 complaints.
Years to avoid: 2013 to 2015; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Altima year rankedThe 2018 Altima's recalls and problems
Every 2018 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 | $2,000 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · SR
EPA listing: Altima SR |
30 mpg | 26 / 37 | $2,100 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · CVT
EPA listing: Altima |
26 mpg | 22 / 32 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT | $1,935 | $9,677 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · SR | $2,000 | $10,000 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · CVT | $2,308 | $11,538 |
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
2018: 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 2018 Altima compares
2018 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.
| 2018 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
52 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
47 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,300 |
Best: hybrid |
46 mpg | 30 mpg | $1,350 |
Best: hybrid |
42 mpg | 31 mpg | $1,500 |
Best: hybrid |
42 mpg | 31 mpg | $1,500 |
Nissan Altima This page Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 |
2018 Altima recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2018 Nissan Altima need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2018 Nissan Altima version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2018 Altima's MPG compare with the 2017?
For 2018, the best gas version is rated 31 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.