2021 Nissan Altima Gas Mileage

Powerful, stylish, and yes,  fuel-efficient, the new 2021 Nissan Altima is everything you want from your next midsize sedan. But just how fuel-efficient is the Nissan Altima? You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that the Nissan Altima fuel economy is estimated at 28 city mpg and 39 highway mpg*. Want to learn more? Let’s take a peek at the Nissan Altima mpg specs by trim level below! Afterward, feel free to browse our new Nissan inventory online.

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What’s the 2021 Nissan Altima MPG?

The Nissan Altima S (FWD) offers the lowest starting MSRP and the highest estimated fuel economy specs at 28/39 city/highway mpg*. Take a look at the fuel economy for other Altima trims:

• Altima SV FWD: 27/37 city/highway mpg*
• Altima SV Intelligent AWD: 26/36 city/highway mpg*
• Altima SR FWD: 27/37 city/highway mpg*
• Altima SR Intelligent AWD: 25/35 city/highway mpg*
• Altima SR VC-Turbo™ FWD: 25/34 city/highway mpg*
• Altima SL FWD: 27/37 city/highway mpg*
• Altima SL Intelligent AWD: 26/36 city/highway mpg*
• Altima Platinum Intelligent AWD: 25/35 city/highway mpg*

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Nissan Altima Engine Options

The Nissan Altima mpg specs aren’t the only impressive part about this midsize sedan. The standard FWD 2.5L Altima engine specs are also quite impressive:

• 2.5L DOHC16-valve 4-cylinder engine
• Standard front-wheel drive
• Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves
• 188 hp at 6,000 rpm
• 180 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm

For the Altima trims equipped with AWD, you’ll notice differences in the engine specs:

• 2.5L DOHC16-valve 4-cylinder engine
• All-wheel drive
• Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves
• 182 hp at 6,000 rpm
• 178 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm

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Altima SR VC-Turbo™ MPG and Specs

Looking for a midsize sedan that offers sports car-like performance along with impressive fuel efficiency? The Nissan Altima fuel economy in the Altima SR VC-Turbo™ is more impressive than you might think! Your Nissan Altima mpg will take another very small drop compared to the base model, but it still remains at around 25/34 city/highway mpg* with these much-improved specs:

• 2.0L Variable-Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo™) 4-cylinder engine
• 248 hp at 5,600 rpm
• 273 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
• 25/34 city/highway mpg*
• Standard front-wheel drive
• Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection

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Save on More Than Your Nissan Altima MPG at Luther Nissan

Looking to get higher gas mileage for your Cottage Grove or St Paul commutes? The Nissan Altima fuel economy is quite impressive and ready to help you save at the pump! Contact us to learn more, or give us a call at 612-254-7771 to schedule a test drive. Then, use our payment calculator to figure out how much your next Altima could cost you!

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*2021 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. Fuel economy estimates based on 87-octane fuel. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.