2012 Nissan Altima fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2012 Nissan Altima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 32 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 26 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 23 and 32 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 (AV-S6) | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe Automatic (AV-S6) | 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 | 31 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe Automatic (AV-S6) | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Altima Automatic (AV-S6) | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Altima Coupe Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.