2012 Nissan Altima
Subcompact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
26
Combined MPG
23
City MPG
31
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2012 Nissan Altima
- Combined fuel economy: 26 MPG (23 city / 31 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $2,300
- CO₂ emissions: 342 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Altima |
| Year | 2012 |
| Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.5L |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $2019 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $168 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $13¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
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Nissan Altima — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 31 | ↑ |
| 2024 | 31 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 31 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 32 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 32 | ↑ |
| 2020 | 32 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 32 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 31 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 31 | ↑ |
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