Nissan Altima Hybrid
33 MPG The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid is EPA-rated at 33 MPG combined (33 city / 33 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 455 gallons, $1455 a year in fuel, or $0.097 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2011 run it averages 33.8 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.076 | $758 | $1136 | $1515 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.097 | $970 | $1455 | $1939 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.106 | $1061 | $1591 | $2121 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.121 | $1212 | $1818 | $2424 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 33 MPG | 33 | 33 | $1900 | 269 | 1 |
| 2010 | 34 MPG | 35 | 33 | $1850 | 261 | 1 |
| 2009 | 34 MPG | 35 | 33 | $1850 | 261 | 1 |
| 2008 | 34 MPG | 35 | 33 | $1850 | 261 | 1 |
| 2007 | 34 MPG | 35 | 33 | $1850 | 261 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Nissan Altima Hybrid ranks 33 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Corolla LE Eco (33.5), Chevrolet Cruze (34), Kia Forte FE (34), Nissan Sentra (34), Honda Civic 4Dr (37.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 269 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Altima Hybrid get?
The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid is rated at 33 MPG combined by the EPA — 33 city and 33 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 33.8 MPG, ranging from 33 to 34 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Altima Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 33 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 455 gallons — roughly $1455 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.097 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2011 model is $1900.
Has the Nissan Altima Hybrid become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 34 MPG in 2007 to 33 in 2011. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Nissan Altima Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 33 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 5.8 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.