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Nissan Altima / Stanza MPG
EPA fuel economy for 10 Nissan Altima / Stanza trims sold from 1993 to 1997. Best ever: 24 MPG (1997 Altima / Stanza). Latest model year 1997: 21 to 24 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Nissan Altima / Stanza fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1997 Nissan Altima / Stanza to fuel is the Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $2,970, so the thriftier trim saves $370 a year and $1,850 over five years.
| 1997 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | cheapest |
| Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | $2,970 | +$370 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Nissan Altima / Stanza MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 24 | 21 | 28 | Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1996 | 24 | 21 | 28 | Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1995 | 24 | 21 | 28 | Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1994 | 24 | 21 | 28 | Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1993 | 23 | 21 | 27 | Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
Every Nissan Altima / Stanza trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1997 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1996 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1996 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1995 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1995 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1994 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1994 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1993 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1993 | Altima / Stanza | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1997 Compact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 37 | 33 | 44 |
| 1997 Volkswagen Jetta | 37 | 33 | 44 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage | 31 | 28 | 36 |
| 1997 Dodge Neon | 29 | 25 | 35 |
| 1997 Mazda Protege | 29 | 26 | 33 |
| 1997 Plymouth Neon | 29 | 25 | 35 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Nissan Altima / Stanza?
The most efficient Nissan Altima / Stanza the EPA has rated is the 1997 Altima / Stanza at 24 MPG combined (21 city, 28 highway).
What MPG does the 1997 Nissan Altima / Stanza get?
1997 Nissan Altima / Stanza trims range from 21 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Nissan Altima / Stanza has the worst fuel economy?
The 1997 Altima / Stanza is the lowest rated at 21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Nissan Altima / Stanza for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1997 Nissan Altima / Stanza to fuel is the Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Altima / Stanza, 2.4 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $2,970, so the thriftier trim saves $370 a year and $1,850 over five years.
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