--- title: "2012 Nissan Altima Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "Fuel tank 20 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012 Nissan Altima, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications Fuel tank 20 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012 Nissan Altima, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2012 Nissan Altima holds 20 gallons of fuel and is rated 23 city / 32 hwy (2.5L CVT); 20 city / 27 hwy (3.5L CVT). ## 2012 Nissan Altima key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Fuel tank | 20 gallons | | Fuel economy | 23 city / 32 hwy (2.5L CVT); 20 city / 27 hwy (3.5L CVT) | | Curb weight | 3,193 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (Intelligent Key) | ## 2012 Nissan Altima engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE) | 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL | 175 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 3.5L V6 (VQ35DE) | 3.5 SR | 270 hp | Premium 91 octane recommended (regular acceptable) | ## Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2012 through 2012, the L32 (4th generation, final year), mid-size sedan (coupe continued separately through 2013). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012) ## What changed during the 2012 Nissan Altima | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Final year of the L32 sedan (2007-2012 design); the all-new L33 replaced it for 2013. The two-door Altima coupe continued on this platform through 2013. | ## 2012 Nissan Altima specs: common questions ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2012 Nissan Altima? 20 gallons. ### What does a 2012 Nissan Altima weigh? About 3,193 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2012 Nissan Altima get? 23 city / 32 hwy (2.5L CVT); 20 city / 27 hwy (3.5L CVT) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012 Nissan Altima (11V-371, 12V-055, 12V-494)](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=nissan&model=altima&modelYear=2012) - [Nissan parts catalog, 15208-9E01A oil filter fitment 1998-2012 Altima](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-152089e01a) - [TirePressure.org, 2012 Nissan Altima placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/nissan/altima/2012) - [HID Nation, 2012 Nissan Altima bulb sizes](https://www.hidnation.com/pages/2012-nissan-altima) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Nissan Altima EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Nissan_Altima.shtml) - [Nissan Altima Forum, 2012 vs 2013 oil viscosity (5W-30 vs 0W-20)](https://www.altimaforums.net/threads/2013-altima-0w20-or-5w30.7380/) ## Other Nissan Altima generations - [2019-2025 Nissan Altima specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/specs) - [2013-2018 Nissan Altima specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/specs). ## More for the 2012 Nissan Altima - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.