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2026 Nissan Altima Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2026 model years46 variantsUp to 32 MPG combined
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2026 Nissan Altima Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Nissan Altima gets 30 mpg combined on the 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,435 lbs, measures 192.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 28 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
30 mpg (26 city / 36 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · other 2026 trims rate 28–30 mpg combined
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Curb weight
3,435 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: ALTIMA 4DR SEDAN
Length
192.9 in · 72.8 in wide · 57.1 in tall
Wheelbase
111.4 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Nissan Altima trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive253328
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive263630

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Nissan Altima — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive253328Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive263630Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273831Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273630Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive253428Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)Front-Wheel Drive253429Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273831Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273630Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263429Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)Front-Wheel Drive253429Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263429Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273831Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273630Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)Front-Wheel Drive253429Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283932Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263530Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263429Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive253429Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283932Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263529Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive253429Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive253429Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263429Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283932Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263530Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive253429Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283932Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263530Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive263429Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive223226Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273831Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive223226Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273931Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive263730Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive223126Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273931Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive223126Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273731Regular Gasoline

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Nissan Altima — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Nissan Altima?

The Nissan Altima is EPA-rated at up to 32 MPG combined (28 city / 39 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2022 model year.

What engine does the 2026 Nissan Altima have?

The Nissan Altima uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Nissan Altima are covered here?

This page documents 44 verified Nissan Altima configurations across model years 2015–2026.

Which model year of the Nissan Altima is the most fuel efficient?

The 2022 Nissan Altima holds the highest combined rating at 32 MPG; the 2026 sits lowest at 30 MPG, a difference of 2 MPG (about 7%) across the 12 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Nissan Altima have?

The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Nissan Altima — 2L, 2.5L, 3.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Nissan Altima front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Nissan Altima appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.

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