Nissan Sentra MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Nissan Sentra model year from 1984 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Sentra has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.7L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1984 (up to 41 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Nissan Sentra fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $25,275 | 12,980 listings |
| 2025 | 33–34 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $19,488 | 2,717 listings |
| 2024 | 33–34 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,991 | 4,446 listings |
| 2023 | 32–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,998 | 2,209 listings |
| 2022 | 32–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,000 | 687 listings |
| 2021 | 32–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $15,777 | 845 listings |
| 2020 | 32–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $14,900 | 765 listings |
| 2019 | 27–32 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $10,995 | 1,179 listings |
| 2018 | 27–32 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $9,866 | 412 listings |
| 2017 | 27–32 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $9,990 | 514 listings |
| 2016 | 30–33 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | $8,500 | 135 listings |
| 2015 | 30–33 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | $7,900 | 471 listings |
| 2014 | 30–33 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 30–33 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 24–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 24–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 24–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 24–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 24–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 24–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22–27 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 22–27 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 22–27 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 22–28 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 22–27 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 23–26 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 23–26 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 23–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 23–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 23–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 23–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 24–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 23–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 23–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 24–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 23–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 25–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 21–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 24–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 23–31 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 25–40 MPG | 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 24–40 MPG | 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 25–41 MPG | 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2026 Sentra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 32 to 33 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $25,275 on VehiSales (12,980 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra (2-mode) | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra (3-mode) | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra SL/SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 36 | 32 MPG |
2025 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2025 Sentra was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 33 to 34 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $19,488 on VehiSales (2,717 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Sentra SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
2024 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2024 Sentra was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 33 to 34 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $17,991 on VehiSales (4,446 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Sentra SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
2023 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2023 Sentra was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 32 to 33 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $17,998 on VehiSales (2,209 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
2022 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2022 Sentra was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 32 to 33 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $17,000 on VehiSales (687 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
2021 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2021 Sentra was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 32 to 33 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $15,777 on VehiSales (845 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
2020 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2020 Sentra was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 32 to 33 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $14,900 on VehiSales (765 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
2019 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2019 Sentra was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 32 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $10,995 on VehiSales (1,179 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
2018 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2018 Sentra was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 32 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $9,866 on VehiSales (412 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
2017 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2017 Sentra was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 32 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $9,990 on VehiSales (514 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Nismo | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Premium | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
2016 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2016 Sentra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 33 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $8,500 on VehiSales (135 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra FE | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2015 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2015 Sentra was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 33 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $7,900 on VehiSales (471 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra FE | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2014 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2014 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra FE | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2013 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2013 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra FE | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2012 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2012 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2011 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2011 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2010 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2010 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2009 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2009 Sentra was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2008 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2008 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2007 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2007 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2006 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2006 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2005 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2005 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2004 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2004 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2003 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2003 Sentra was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
2002 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2002 Sentra was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
2001 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2001 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2000 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 2000 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
1999 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1999 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
1998 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1998 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
1997 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1997 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
1996 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1996 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
1995 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1995 Sentra was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra Classic | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra Classic | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra/200SX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
1994 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1994 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
1993 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1993 Sentra was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
1992 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1992 Sentra was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
1991 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1991 Sentra was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
1990 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1990 Sentra was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
1989 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1989 Sentra was EPA-rated in 9 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
1988 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1988 Sentra was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
1987 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1987 Sentra was EPA-rated in 9 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra Honeybee | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Sentra Coupe | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Honeybee | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
1986 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1986 Sentra was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.7L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 40 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 37 | 45 | 40 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
1985 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1985 Sentra was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.7L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 40 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 38 | 44 | 40 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 37 | 45 | 40 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 MPG |
1984 Nissan Sentra: engines & MPG
The 1984 Sentra was EPA-rated in 12 versions (1.7L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 41 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 37 | 46 | 41 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 38 | 44 | 40 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 42 | 37 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 32 | 40 | 35 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sentra Wagon | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Sentra | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Nissan Sentra get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Sentra range from 26 to 41 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1984 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Nissan Sentra have?
The 2026 Sentra was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Nissan Sentra require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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