Nissan Altima MPG

FUEL-ECONOMY RATINGS FOR THE NISSAN ALTIMA

Each trim level and configuration of the Nissan Altima will achieve a slightly different fuel-economy rating. While EPA-estimated 28 city and 39 highway MPG is the best rating—which you’ll find on the S trim when equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD)—every trim level of this sedan can offer impressive fuel economy.¹

The Nissan Altima is available in a total of nine trim levels, with some available with FWD and others with all-wheel drive (AWD). When it comes to FWD, these trims have a lot to offer. The SV, SR, and SL trims all earned EPA-estimated 27 city and 37 highway MPG.¹ The SR VC-Turbo™ trim of the Altima isn’t far behind the other trims, coming in with an EPA-estimated 25 city and 34 highway MPG.¹

However, if you’re looking for something with the extra grip and control that comes with AWD, you’ll have four powerful trims to consider.

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

One of the ways this vehicle works to enhance your fuel economy while maximizing your handling is through the available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD). This system is designed to provide torque to all four of your wheels to make sure you can drive comfortably when in a slippery situation.

In order to enhance your fuel economy, though, this drivetrain will switch to front-wheel drive when the roads are clear. This ensures that you won’t use any extra fuel if you don’t need to use AWD, ensuring you enjoy the best of both worlds with front-wheel and all-wheel drive.

With this equipped, AWD trims of the Altima can earn some impressive fuel-economy ratings:

The SV and SL AWD trims both earned EPA-estimated 26 city and 36 highway MPG, which is sure to keep you on the road and away from the gas pump longer.¹ Even the SR and Platinum trims can offer an astounding EPA-estimated 25 city and 35 highway MPG.¹

Overall, it’s clear that no matter which trim of the 2021 Nissan Altima you choose, you’ll get to enjoy some excellent fuel efficiency.

PERFORMANCE OF THE NISSAN ALTIMA  

For those wondering how exactly the 2021 Nissan sedan achieves such remarkable fuel-economy ratings, it all starts under the hood.

The Nissan Altima comes standard with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. This powertrain can give us up to 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. For more power, though, you can go with the available 2.0L VC-Turbo™ 4-cylinder engine and get up to 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The Altima also has a large 16.2-gallon fuel tank that will keep you going for miles and miles.

To direct all that power and maintain excellent efficiency, the Nissan Altima comes standard with Xtronic CVT®. This fine-tuned continuously variable transmission works hard to reduce your fuel consumption by providing a spectrum of gear ratios. If you’d like to take control of the gear shifting to engage more with the drive, you can get your Altima equipped with paddle shifters and a manual shift mode.

Thanks to these features, you’ll get to enjoy smooth shifting and economic performance in any situation.

TECHNOLOGY FEATURES

The technology found inside the Nissan Altima aims to improve your overall driving experience as you enjoy the excellent efficiency this sedan provides. That’s why you’ll have certain standard features, such as:

• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rear View Monitor
• Intelligent Driver Alertness

However, you can also get your model equipped with available features that will take your drives to the next level. For instance, consider available Nissan ProPILOT Assist.

By watching the lane markers and maintaining a safe distance behind traffic, ProPILOT Assist will let you sit back and relax while on the highway. Just turn this on, and your vehicle will automatically take care of those little driving inputs by itself.

You could also get your vehicle equipped with the available 7-inch Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist® Display. With this system, you'll have all the most crucial driving stats on display right in front of you on your dashboard. It'll be easy to find out how many more miles you have to go until you need to refuel at the pump. This is a critical feature to have for those long-distance road trips.

FOR A SMOOTH RIDE

With such excellent fuel-economy ratings, you’re sure to be spending a lot of time on the road in the 2021 Nissan Altima. To ensure you have everything you need for excellent performance, this vehicle comes with a number of performance-enhancing features.

Things like Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist provide support with many of the necessaries of daily driving. While Brake Assist applies increased force during a hard brake, Hill Start Assist can make sure you don’t roll backwards when driving up a hill.

There’s also the Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System. Keeping you steady on the road is essential, especially in wet weather and low-traction situations. That’s why you’ll have this standard system working to keep you steady.

The available Intelligent Trace Control system can also contribute to a smoother ride. This will monitor road conditions and intervene to brake certain wheels individually to help you turn corners with ease.

AERODYNAMIC DESIGN

In order to really reduce your fuel usage, this vehicle is also designed to be aerodynamic. With a sleek exterior, air simply rolls right over this sedan, ensuring the engine doesn’t have to work harder to reach higher speeds.

Not only that, but a more aerodynamic build ensures that your vehicle will be able to accelerate much more smoothly while driving at higher speeds. If you need a vehicle that’s smooth and efficient on the highway, you may want to choose this sedan.

FUEL-SAVING TIPS

Of course, the engineering of your vehicle isn’t the only factor you should consider when you’re looking to save fuel. It’s also important to make sure you’re taking proper steps through your maintenance and your driving style.

One of the easiest ways you can give your fuel economy a boost is by always keeping your tire pressure up. If it’s low, it may cause excessive resistance between your vehicle and the road, forcing your engine to work harder. By keeping your tires at their recommended pressure, you’ll optimize your fuel economy.

Paying attention to your driving style is also important when it comes to achieving great fuel economy. It’s important to avoid pressing too hard on your gas pedal if you don’t need to. Making sure to coast when moving downhill can also be a good way to gain speed without using gas.

Finally, your air-conditioning system increases fuel use. If you’re driving on a comfortable day, it might be a good idea to lower the windows to cool your cabin instead. By sticking to these tips, you’ll be able to enjoy a significantly improved fuel economy to keep you going for miles.

EASY-FILL TIRE ALERT

In order to make it easier for you to keep your tires filled up, the Nissan Altima also comes standard with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This feature can measure the pressure in each individual tire, making it simple to keep up with your pressure.

When you need to fill your tires up, you’ll have the help of the Easy-Fill Tire Alert, which alerts you when you’ve reached the target air pressure for your tire. Since this system also has an individual tire pressure display, it will be easy to know which tire needs to be refilled.