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Nissan Sentra Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 Nissan Sentra is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2026):

The Nissan Sentra is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.

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Nissan Sentra Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L32
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2026Config 3 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L34
2025Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L34
2024Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L32
2023Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2022Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L32
2021Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2021Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L32
2020Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L33
2020Config 2 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L32
2019Config 1 of 5Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 1.6L27
2019Config 2 of 5Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 1.6L29
2019Config 3 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.8L32
2019Config 4 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.6L27
2019Config 5 of 5Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.8L30
2018Config 1 of 6Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 1.6L27
2018Config 2 of 6Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 1.6L29
2018Config 3 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.8L32
2018Config 4 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.6L27
2018Config 5 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.6L28
2018Config 6 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.8L30
2017Config 1 of 6Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 1.6L29
2017Config 2 of 6Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7)4 1.6L27
2017Config 3 of 6Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.8L32
2017Config 4 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.6L28
2017Config 5 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.6L27
2017Config 6 of 6Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.8L30
2016Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.8L32
2016Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.8L33
2016Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.8L30
2015Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.8L32
2015Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 1.8L33
2015Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.8L30

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Nissan Sentra data analysis

How to read this Nissan Sentra data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Nissan Sentra record we hold for this measurement — 38 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Nissan Sentra figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Nissan Sentra record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sentra Drivetrain

Is the Nissan Sentra front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Nissan Sentra is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Nissan Sentra come with AWD or 4WD?

The Nissan Sentra is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.

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