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2013 Nissan Altima MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Nissan Altima is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (27 city / 38 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 31 MPG. That's up 5 MPG from the 2012 model. Among 59 midsize cars rated for 2013, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 27 MPG city · 38 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #16 of 59 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 Nissan Altima's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	38	16.2	6.2
Combined	31	13.2	7.6

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
5Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
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16Nissan Altima31 MPG $1,500
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59Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2013 AltimaOther midsize carsClass median: $1,911/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Altima MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT Altima	Gas	27 MPG	38 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT Altima Coupe	Gas	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT Altima	Gas	22 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 290 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2013 Nissan Altima vs. rivals

vs Honda Accord 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Altima saves $50/yr vs Volkswagen Passat Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Altima saves $132/yr vs Ford Fusion 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Altima saves $103/yr vs Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Altima saves $103/yr vs Toyota Camry 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Altima saves $161/yr vs Kia Optima 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Altima saves $222/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Elantra saves $47/yr vs Chevrolet Cruze 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Cruze saves $47/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,162/yr Camry Hybrid saves $338/yr vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,162/yr Avalon Hybrid saves $338/yr vs Ford Fusion Hybrid 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Fusion Hybrid saves $366/yr vs Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid 88 MPGe + 38 MPG · $1,122/yr Fusion Plug-in Hybrid saves $378/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Nissan Altima?

Up to 31 MPG combined (27 city / 38 highway); ratings range from 25 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Nissan Altima use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Nissan Altima?