Nissan Altima SR/Platinum MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Altima SR/Platinum has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2019 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #54 of 127 (58th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 3 | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | #46 of 124 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #51 of 116 (57th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #51 of 121 (58th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize 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 SR/Platinum placed highest in 2020 at #46 of 124, and lowest in 2019 at #54 of 127. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 307 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 25 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 309 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 25 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 311 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 307 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 25 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 311 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 288 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 307 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; VCR, turbocharged | 25 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 311 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 288 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 31 → 29 mpg | -2 mpg | 397 gal |
What Altima SR/Platinum fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Nissan Altima SR/Platinum burns 397 to 397 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 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,388 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,586 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $2,150 to $2,150 a year in fuel, or $500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 29 mpg the Nissan Altima SR/Platinum is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $222 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.