Makes NissanSentra

Nissan Sentra MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 41 MPG combined in 1984, with its diesel version. Its weakest year peaked at 26 MPG (2000–2001).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

454.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Sentra (2-mode). Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Nissan Sentra has EPA ratings for 39 model years, 1984–2026, most often among midsize cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among subcompact cars in 1984–1986 and among small station wagons in 1984, and it placed in its class top five in 10 model years. In 1986 it shared first place among 56 subcompact cars with the Chevrolet Sprint and the Pontiac Firefly.

Averaged over 1984–1988, the best version of the Sentra placed third of 57 among subcompact cars rated at least three years in that span. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (60 of them); this one has.

Among 26 midsize cars, 2026

The Sentra placed eighth (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 41 MPG, belongs to the Toyota Crown.

The Sentra, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–88third of 57subcompact cars

1989–9313th of 53subcompact cars

1999–0313th of 46compact cars

2004–08seventh of 35compact cars

2009–1313th of 46midsize cars

2014–1815th of 53midsize cars

2019–2314th of 49midsize cars

2024–26eighth of 24midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

2002
New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 27 MPG.
2007
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 27 → 28 MPG.
2013
New: 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 29 → 33 MPG.
2020
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 32 → 33 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Diesel
Rated in 1984–1986.
Gasoline
Rated in 1984–1995 and 2000–2026.

All 39 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2026	Sentra (2-mode)	33	30 / 38	32	3
2024–2025	Sentra	34	30 / 40	33	2
2020–2023	Sentra	33	29 / 39	32	2
2019	Sentra	32	29 / 37	27	5
2017–2018	Sentra	32	29 / 37	27	6
2015–2016	Sentra FE	33	30 / 38	30	3
2014	Sentra	33	30 / 38	30	4
2013	Sentra	33	30 / 39	30	4
2010–2012	Sentra	29	26 / 34	24	4
2009	Sentra FE	29	26 / 34	24	5
2007–2008	Sentra	28	25 / 33	24	4
2004–2006	Sentra	27	24 / 32	22	4
2003	Sentra	28	25 / 33	22	5
2002	Sentra	27	24 / 32	22	5
2000–2001	Sentra	26	23 / 32	23	4
1995	Sentra Classic	28	25 / 34	26	2
1994	Sentra	28	25 / 34	23	4
1993	Sentra	29	25 / 35	23	4
1992	Sentra	29	25 / 35	24	6
1991	Sentra	29	25 / 35	23	6
1990	Sentra	28	25 / 33	25	7
1989	Sentra	28	25 / 33	21	9
1988	Sentra	28	25 / 33	24	8
1987	Sentra Honeybee	31	28 / 36	23	9
1986	Sentra diesel	40	37 / 45	25	5
1985	Sentra diesel	40	38 / 45	24	12
1984	Sentra diesel	41	38 / 46	25	16

Version names in the EPA list: Sentra, Sentra (2-mode), Sentra (3-mode), Sentra Classic, Sentra Coupe, Sentra FE, Sentra Honeybee, Sentra Nismo, Sentra SL/SR, Sentra SR, Sentra Wagon, Sentra Wagon 4WD, Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes, Sentra with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes.

Same class, 2026

Toyota Prius57 MPG Kia K433 MPG BMW 5 Series31 MPG BMW M14 MPG