attagirl

Having to do a lot of traveling throughout the year, I was wondering what the around town and the freeway mileage on the Altima are? If you have one and can tell me your average along with distance I would greatly appreciate it. I need to make sure that the car that I get has a relatively good gas mileage because of the traveling I do.

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UnitedBreaks

Well, I own an 07' Altima and I can get roughly 500 miles to 1 full tank (20 gal).

Of course, with the 2.5l 4cyl engine and CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

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attagirl

The mileage that you mentioned is this around town or freeway mileage. I know that they are making cars that are much more fuel efficient. So I wanted to know that as well.

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missywins

26 city 35 highway. That's the estimate anyway. Of course your tire pressure, shifting skills, and proper maintenance will have a lot to do with it.

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UnitedBreaks

A little mix of both, but more Highway.

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missywins

United Breaks- Is that an automatic or manual transmission?

I'm glad people are starting to look at their fuel economy when buying a car. I made a choice to have a smaller car because I didn't want to be spending most of my paycheck on gas but my prices still go up if everyone else decides they want the H2's.

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MrAdmin

missywins:

I'd never own a H2. Gas mileage is terrible!

One of the top reasons why I purchased my Altima was fuel economy. After I purchased it, Hybrid models came out.

UnitedBreaks:

Yeah, I get around the same MPG as you do. I love it.

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UnitedBreaks

It's a "6-speed" automatic (CVT) transmission.

It uses a kevlar belt and 2 pulley-like devices (the gears are virtual). It tightens and loosens as you drive faster/slower. Therefore, no "shift-shock" (shiftless) and better MPG.

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missywins

Until the hybrids come down in price the best option for someone wanting to not go broke driving the Altima is the way to go. I just saw it on a list of top ten most fuel friendly cars that my local paper ran.

I agree that the H2 is just a mess. I am not someone to judge people based on their cars but I don't think I could ever date someone who drove a massive SUV unless they were a farmer or had a job where they needed it. They just make it seem like people are overcompensating for something.

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Baz

The Hybrid is getting good reviews and most importanlty from owners rather from Journo's and from a cost standpint the higher gas prices go the better your investment right?

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Cassy

I would think so.

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Hotwriter

I would think it will vary with conditions.

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Cassy

I have heard good things about hybrids in reference to mileage.

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AJH

You speak of hybrids, Nissan has a hybrid out? I have not seen it. I was comparing hybrids cars, to see about gas mileage and I didn't come across any for this brand. Can someone point me to it so I can do the research.

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salonshae

Wow! This is way better gas mileage than my Oldsmobile! Maybe I really should trade it in!

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