2019 Nissan Altima MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2019 Nissan Altima is rated 29 to 32 mpg combined across 5 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT.

EPA fuel economy

2019 Nissan Altima · 5 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

32MPG combined

28 city 39 highway

$2,050 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

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 $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,050 to $2,250 a year. Compared with 2018, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

Every 2019 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	32 mpg	28 / 39	$2,050
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · SR Platinum EPA listing: Altima SR/Platinum	31 mpg	27 / 37	$2,100
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT EPA listing: Altima AWD	30 mpg	26 / 35	$2,150
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · CVT EPA listing: Altima SR/Platinum	29 mpg	25 / 34	$2,250
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT · SR Platinum EPA listing: Altima AWD SR/Platinum	29 mpg	26 / 34	$2,250

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,025	$169	$10,125
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · SR Platinum	$2,090	$174	$10,452
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT	$2,160	$180	$10,800
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,234	$186	$11,172
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT · SR Platinum	$2,234	$186	$11,172

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: 30 to 32 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2019.

2019: gas 32 mpg

Show as a table

Nissan Altima best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2016	31
2017	31
2018	31
2019	32
2020	32
2021	32
2022	32
2023	31
2024	31
2025	31
2026	30

How the 2019 Altima compares

2019 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.

2019 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota Camry Best: hybrid	52 mpg	34 mpg	$1,250
Honda Accord Best: hybrid	48 mpg	33 mpg	$1,350
Chevrolet Malibu Best: hybrid	46 mpg	32 mpg	$1,400
Hyundai Sonata Best: hybrid	42 mpg	31 mpg	$1,550
Kia Optima Best: hybrid	41 mpg	31 mpg	$1,600
Nissan Altima This page Best: gas	32 mpg	32 mpg	$2,050

Nissan Altima vs Toyota CamryMPG, fuel cost, recalls and crash tests side by side

2019 Altima recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 232 owner complaints for the 2019 Altima.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2019 Nissan Altima's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 mpg: the 2.5L 4-cyl gets 32 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 30 with AWD.

Does the 2019 Nissan Altima need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2019 Nissan Altima version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2019 Altima's MPG compare with the 2018?

For 2019, the best gas version is rated 32 mpg, up 1 from 31.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 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.