Hybrid and petrol · 1993–2026
Nissan Altima
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Nissan Altima. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 7.8 L/100km: 36 mpg UK, 30 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 7.8 L/100km
- 2025 official
- UK mpg
- 36 mpg
- US mpg
- 30 mpg
- On a full tank
- 778 km
- 61 L tank
What a Altima costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.05 per 100 km | $2,535 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.93 per 100 km | $2,101 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.00 per 100 miles | £1,540 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.51 per 100 miles | $1,959 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
L34, 2019–2027
Specs for the 2.5 S sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- L34
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,900 mm
- Width
- 1,852 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,824 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,500 kg
- Boot
- 436 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,233 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 160 kW
- Torque
- 244 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 61 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
L33, 2013–2018
Specs for the 2.5 ST sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- L33
- Built
- 2013-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,864 mm
- Width
- 1,829 mm
- Height
- 1,474 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,776 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,453 kg
- Boot
- 436 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 167 kW
- Torque
- 248 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.5 L/100km
- CO₂
- 176 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 68 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
L32, 2007–2012
Specs for the 2.5 S sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- L32
- Built
- 2007-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,821 mm
- Width
- 1,796 mm
- Height
- 1,471 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,726 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,444 kg
- Boot
- 433 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,994 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 166 kW
- Torque
- 251 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 72 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★☆
L31, 2002–2006
Specs for the 2.5 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- L31
- Built
- 2002-2006
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,887 mm
- Width
- 1,788 mm
- Height
- 1,465 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,799 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,470 kg
- Boot
- 442 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 3,491 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 186 kW
- Torque
- 338 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
L30, 1998–2001
Specs for the 2.4 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- L30
- Built
- 1998-2001
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,389 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 112 kW
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Hybrid | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
Nissan Altima questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Altima?
The 2025 Nissan Altima uses 7.8 L/100km by its official figures: 36 mpg in UK gallons and 30 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Nissan Altima cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,535 in New Zealand, $2,101 in Australia, £1,540 in United Kingdom, $1,959 in United States.
How far does a Nissan Altima go on a full tank?
About 778 km (483 miles) from its 61 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Nissan Altima's boot?
436 L, for the 2.5 S sedan.
Cars like the Altima
From other makes, closest in what they use.
More from Nissan
Nissan
Qashqai
2009–2025
4.8 L/100km · 59 mpg UK
Nissan
Juke
2010–2025
5.8 L/100km · 49 mpg UK
Nissan
Micra
2004–2018
5.6 L/100km · 50 mpg UK
Nissan
Note
2005–2023
3.5 L/100km · 81 mpg UK
Nissan
X-Trail
2001–2026
6.1 L/100km · 46 mpg UK
Nissan
Navara
1986–2026
7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg UK
Nissan
Leaf
2011–2026
463 km range
Nissan
Tiida
2004–2013
5.2 L/100km · 54 mpg UK
What will a drive in your Altima cost?
Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and splits it between everyone in the car.
Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads
