2008 Nissan Altima fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2008 Nissan Altima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 31 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 22 to 26 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 23 and 31 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,600 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Altima Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Altima Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| Altima Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| Altima Coupe Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| Altima Coupe Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $3,750 for the least efficient.