How many MPG does a 2012 Nissan Altima get?

The 2012 Nissan Altima gets 21–26 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (6 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Nissan Altima?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 24 MPG combined, the 2012 Nissan Altima uses about 625 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,188 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.

What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Nissan Altima?

The 2012 Nissan Altima returns 21 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 21–26 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 24 MPG good for a subcompact cars?

For a subcompact cars, 24 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2012 Nissan Altima MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2012 Nissan Altima.

EPA combined fuel economy

21–26MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

2.5–3.5L

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Subcompact Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$2,188

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

625 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 24 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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2012 Nissan Altima

How many MPG does a 2012 Nissan Altima get?: The 2012 Nissan Altima gets 21–26 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (6 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Nissan Altima?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 24 MPG combined, the 2012 Nissan Altima uses about 625 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,188 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Nissan Altima?: The 2012 Nissan Altima returns 21 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 21–26 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 24 MPG good for a subcompact cars?: For a subcompact cars, 24 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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