2026 Nissan Altima MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2026 Nissan Altima is rated 28 to 30 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT.
EPA fuel economy
2026 Nissan Altima · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
30MPG combined
26 city 36 highway
$2,100 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
Best version saves $500 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 $2,100 to $2,200 a year. Compared with 2025, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.
Too new to rank against other Altima years
The 2026 Altima has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
Years to avoid: 2013 to 2015; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Altima year rankedThe 2026 Altima's recalls and problems
Every 2026 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 |
30 mpg | 26 / 36 | $2,100 |
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT
EPA listing: Altima AWD |
28 mpg | 25 / 33 | $2,200 |
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 | $2,000 | $10,000 |
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · CVT | $2,143 | $10,714 |
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
2026: gas 30 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 2026 Altima compares
2026 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.
| 2026 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
51 mpg | – | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
51 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
48 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,300 |
Nissan Altima This page Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 |
Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 |
2026 Altima recalls and complaints
Questions
Does AWD lower the 2026 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 30 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 28 with AWD.
Does the 2026 Nissan Altima need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2026 Nissan Altima version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2026 Altima's MPG compare with the 2025?
For 2026, the best gas version is rated 30 mpg, down 1 from 31.
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.