2021 Nissan Altima MPG Ratings

February 11th, 2021 by

2021 Nissan Altima Exterior
 
The 2021 Nissan Altima gas mileage will help you spend less time at the pump and more time cruising the St Louis roads. The Nissan Altima mpg tops out at 28 mpg highway and 39 mpg highway*. The gas mileage on a Nissan Altima will vary depending on the trim you choose, but you can learn the differences in mpg with Suntrup Nissan. Then, you can feel free to explore our Nissan Altima inventory at Suntrup Nissan online or in-person.

Nissan Altima MPG: SR VC-Turbo™

As mentioned earlier, the gas mileage on a Nissan Altima will vary depending on the trim you choose. Here are the mpg ratings for the 2021 Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo™:

  • 2.0L Variable-Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo™) 4-cylinder engine
  • 248 horsepower
  • 273 lb-ft of torque
  • 25/34 city/highway mpg*
  • Standard FWD
  • Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection

While the Nissan Altima gas mileage is on the lower end with the SR VC-Turbo™ trim, you can still expect high performance capabilities on the Jefferson County roads.

Nissan Altima MPG: S, SV, SR, & SL

For a little more fuel economy, you can get the following performance specs from the S, SV, SR, and SL Nissan Altima configurations:

  • 2.5L DOHC16-Valve 4-Cylinder engine
  • 188 horsepower
  • 180 lb-ft of torque
  • 28/39 city/highway mpg*
  • Standard FWD
  • Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves
2021 Nissan Altima Boomerang Taillights

Nissan Altima AWD MPG: SV, SR, SL, & Platinum

If you want to combine fuel economy with all-wheel drive, then you can opt for the Nissan Altima SV, SR, SL, and Platinum trims with AWD. To see how these trims will perform on the St Charles roads, here are the Nissan Altima gas mileage ratings for the AWD SV, SR, SL, and Platinum:

  • 2.5L DOHC16-Valve 4-Cylinder engine
  • 182 horsepower
  • 178 lb-ft of torque
  • 25/35 city/highway mpg*
  • AWD
  • Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on intake and exhaust valves

The gas mileage on a Nissan Altima varies by trim. With different trims, you also get different levels of engine power and performance, so it all depends on what your preferences are and which configuration fits your driving habits. Whichever Nissan Altima trim you choose, you’ll be sure to get a fuel-efficient drive no matter where you go.

Choose Your Nissan Altima at Suntrup Nissan

Experience the Nissan Altima gas mileage for yourself when you visit Suntrup Nissan in St. Louis or online. Contact us to explore our available inventory and save with our ongoing new vehicle specials.

*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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