Hybrid and petrol · 1993–2026

Nissan Altima

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Nissan Altima. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.4 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.

Nissan Altima in grey
Fuel use
8.4 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
34 mpg
US mpg
28 mpg
On a full tank
726 km
61 L tank

What a Altima costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.70 per 100 km$2,717
Australia$2.41/L petrol$20.24 per 100 km$2,247
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£23.58 per 100 miles£1,650
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.55 per 100 miles$2,099

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

L34, 2019–2027

Specs for the 2.5 S sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
L34
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Wheelbase
2,825 mm
Kerb weight
1,460 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,488 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
140 kW
Torque
244 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel tank
61 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

L33, 2013–2018

Specs for the 2.5 ST sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
L33
Built
2013-2018
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,864 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,474 mm
Wheelbase
2,776 mm
Kerb weight
1,453 kg
Boot
436 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
167 kW
Torque
248 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.5 L/100km
CO₂
176 g/km
Fuel tank
68 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013
Airbags
6

L32, 2007–2012

Specs for the 2.5 S sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
L32
Built
2007-2012
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,821 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,471 mm
Wheelbase
2,726 mm
Kerb weight
1,444 kg
Boot
433 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,994 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
166 kW
Torque
251 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
72 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆

L31, 2002–2006

Specs for the 2.5 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
L31
Built
2002-2006
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,887 mm
Width
1,788 mm
Height
1,465 mm
Wheelbase
2,799 mm
Kerb weight
1,470 kg
Boot
442 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
3,491 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
186 kW
Torque
338 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
76 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

L30, 1998–2001

Specs for the 2.4 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
L30
Built
1998-2001
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,389 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
112 kW
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Minimum petrol
87 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2025Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2024Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2023Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2022Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2020Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2019Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2018Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2017Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2016Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2015Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2014Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2013Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2012Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2011Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2011Hybrid7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2010Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2010Hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2009Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2009Hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2008Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2008Hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2007Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2007Hybrid6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2006Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2005Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2004Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2003Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2002Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2001Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2000Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1999Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1998Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1997Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1996Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1995Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1994Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1993Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—

Nissan Altima questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Altima?

The 2026 Nissan Altima uses 8.4 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Nissan Altima cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,717 in New Zealand, $2,247 in Australia, £1,650 in United Kingdom, $2,099 in United States.

How far does a Nissan Altima go on a full tank?

About 726 km (451 miles) from its 61 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Nissan Altima's boot?

436 L, for the 2.5 S sedan.

Cars like the Altima

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Volvo

S60

2000–2025

8.4 L/100km · 34 mpg

Volvo

S90

1997–2026

8.4 L/100km · 34 mpg

Acura

Ilx

2013–2022

8.4 L/100km · 34 mpg

BMW

340I

2016–2020

8.5 L/100km · 33 mpg

Lexus

IS300

2001–2024

8.2 L/100km · 34 mpg

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

1994–2027

8.7 L/100km · 32 mpg

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