--- title: "Nissan Altima Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "How the Nissan Altima specs specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Fuel tank 16.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Nissan Altima, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Nissan Altima Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Nissan Altima specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/specs) | N/A | 16.2 gal | 3,212 lbs | 28 city / 39 hwy (2.5 S FWD); 26/36 (2.5 AWD); 27/37 (2.5 SR/Platinum FWD); 25/34 (2.0 VC-Turbo). AWD tank is 16.0 gal; curb weight 3,212-3,462 lbs by trim. | | [2013-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/specs) | N/A | 18 gal | 3,108 lbs | 27 city / 38 hwy (2.5L; 26/37 2.5 SR); 22 city / 30 hwy (3.5L V6) | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/specs) | N/A | 20 gal | 3,193 lbs | 23 city / 32 hwy (2.5L CVT); 20 city / 27 hwy (3.5L CVT) | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Nissan Altima is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [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) - [2012 Nissan Altima Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/specs) ## Nissan Altima specs: common questions ### How big is the fuel tank on a Nissan Altima? 16.2 gallons. ### What does a Nissan Altima weigh? About 3,212 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a Nissan Altima get? 28 city / 39 hwy (2.5 S FWD); 26/36 (2.5 AWD); 27/37 (2.5 SR/Platinum FWD); 25/34 (2.0 VC-Turbo). AWD tank is 16.0 gal; curb weight 3,212-3,462 lbs by trim. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Nissan USA Newsroom, 2019 Altima specifications (oil capacities, weights, fuel tank)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/release-215892633e2d484998bf260cfe01349c-2019-nissan-altima-specifications) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Altima 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt, drain plug 22-29 ft-lbs)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2019/nissan-datsun/altima/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-pr25dd-d/) - [NHTSA recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearings](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V437-0139.pdf) - [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2019 Nissan Altima (18V-922, 19V-235, 19V-316, 19V-654, 23V-628)](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=nissan&model=altima&modelYear=2019) - [Nissan parts, 16546-6CA0A engine air filter fitment (2019-2025 Altima)](https://nissan.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/nissan-air-filter-165466ca0a) - [Nissan parts, 22401-6LD1C spark plug (2019-2025)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-spark-plug-224016ld1c) - [TirePressure.org, 2019 Nissan Altima placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/nissan/altima/2019) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Nissan Altima EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2019_Nissan_Altima.shtml) - [Cars.com, Nissan drops VC-Turbo from 2025 Altima](https://www.cars.com/articles/nissan-axes-turbocharged-engine-from-2025-altima-adds-sv-special-edition-488081/) - [Goodyear tire lookup, 2019 Altima OE sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Nissan/Altima/2019) ## Find your exact Altima - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012) More Nissan Altima guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.