Nissan Altima SV/SL MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Altima SV/SL has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2021 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 31 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #41 of 116 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #42 of 121 (66th pct) | Front-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 SV/SL placed highest in 2021 at #41 of 116, and lowest in 2022 at #42 of 121. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 287 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 289 | 7/10 |
What Altima SV/SL fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Nissan Altima SV/SL burns 371 to 371 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 | $1,113 | $1,113 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,298 | $1,298 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,484 | $1,484 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $2,000 to $2,000 a year in fuel, or $1,250 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 31 mpg the Nissan Altima SV/SL is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $312 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.