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2009 Nissan Altima — 3.5L 6-cyl, CVT automatic, FWD
This 2009 Nissan Altima (3.5L 6-cyl, CVT automatic, FWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM
22
MPG combined (19 city / 26 hwy)
$3,191
est. fuel cost / year (today’s prices, 15k mi)
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tailpipe CO₂
At today's AAA national average price ($4.68/gal, 2026-07-05) — the EPA's own price/date assumption isn't exposed in the public dataset, so we recompute this from the EPA's MPG figure and a sourced current price.
The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.
Other 2009 Nissan Altima trims
| Trim | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,192 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, CVT automatic, FWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,192 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWD | PREMIUM | 21 | $3,343 |
EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Midsize Cars · engine: 3.5L 6-cyl · transmission: CVT automatic · drive: FWD · MPG retrieved 2026-07-24.