Nissan Altima Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Altima Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2008 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 21 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | #13 of 59 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 4 | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | #16 of 61 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2010 | 4 | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | #17 of 63 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2011 | 4 | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | #14 of 60 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 4 | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | #10 of 62 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #15 of 71 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Altima Coupe placed highest in 2012 at #10 of 62, and lowest in 2010 at #17 of 63. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 21 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 340 | 7/10 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
What Altima Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Nissan Altima Coupe burns 442 to 442 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $2,400 to $2,400 a year in fuel, or $750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 26 mpg the Nissan Altima Coupe is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $129 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.