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2006 Nissan Altima fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2006 Nissan Altima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 29 highway.

At a glance

Combined
21 to 24 MPG depending on version
City and highway
21 and 29 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Altima
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive 212924 MPG $2,800
Altima
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive 212723 MPG $2,900
Altima
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 3.5L Front-Wheel Drive 192521 MPG $3,200
Altima
Manual 6-spd
6-cyl 3.5L Front-Wheel Drive 182621 MPG $3,200
Altima
Automatic (S5)
6-cyl 3.5L Front-Wheel Drive 182721 MPG $3,200
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.

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