2021 Nissan Altima Gas Mileage

September 30th, 2021 by

2021 Nissan Altima V-Motion Grille
 

The 2021 Nissan Altima is not only powerful and stylish, but also fuel efficient, and that means it’s everything that you will want from your next midsize sedan near Leominster. But what is the gas mileage on a Nissan Altima? You might be surprised to learn that the Nissan Altima fuel economy is estimated at 28 city mpg and 39 highway mpg*. If that number interests you, and you’d like to learn more, then continue reading to find out more about the Nissan Altima MPG per trim level, with the help of Ron Bouchard Nissan. Find out more about the Nissan Altima gas mileage and more below, and then contact us to schedule a test drive near Gardner. 

 

 

What’s the 2021 Nissan Altima MPG?

The Nissan Altima S (FWD) offers the lowest starting MSRP and the highest estimated fuel economy specs at 28/39 city/highway mpg*. Take a look at the gas mileage for other Nissan Altima trims:

  • Altima SV FWD: 27/37 city/highway mpg*
  • Altima SV Intelligent AWD: 26/36 city/highway mpg*
  • Altima SR FWD: 27/37 city/highway mpg*
  • Altima SR Intelligent AWD: 25/35 city/highway mpg*
  • Altima SR VC-Turbo™ FWD: 25/34 city/highway mpg*
  • Altima SL FWD: 27/37 city/highway mpg*
  • Altima SL Intelligent AWD: 26/36 city/highway mpg*
  • Altima Platinum Intelligent AWD: 25/35 city/highway mpg*

Nissan Altima Engine Choices

The Nissan Altima mpg specs aren’t the only impressive part about this midsize sedan. The standard FWD 2.5L Altima engine specs are also quite impressive:

  • 2.5L DOHC16-valve 4-cylinder engine
  • Standard front-wheel drive
  • Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves
  • 188 hp at 6,000 rpm
  • 180 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm

For the Altima trims equipped with AWD, you’ll notice differences in the engine specs: 

  • 2.5L DOHC16-valve 4-cylinder engine
  • All-wheel drive
  • Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves
  • 182 hp at 6,000 rpm
  • 178 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm

Altima SR VC-Turbo™ Trim Level

Looking for a midsize sedan that offers sports car-like performance along with impressive fuel efficiency in Fitchburg? The Nissan Altima fuel economy in the Altima SR VC-Turbo™ is more impressive than you might think! Your Nissan Altima mpg will take another very small drop compared to the base model, but it still remains at around 25/34 city/highway mpg* with these much-improved specs:

  • 2.0L Variable-Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo™) 4-cylinder engine
  • 248 hp at 5,600 rpm
  • 273 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
  • 25/34 city/highway mpg*
  • Standard front-wheel drive
  • Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection

Find Out More About the Nissan Altima Today at Ron Bouchard Nissan

Now that you know more about the gas mileage of the Nissan Altima, it’s time for you to take one home with the help of our finance department. We’ll make the car buying process easy, and then you’ll be able to enjoy your Nissan Altima gas mileage today. All you have to do is apply for financing online. While you’re here, explore the 2022 Nissan Altima Interior!

 

*2021 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. Fuel economy estimates based on 87-octane fuel. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.

 

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