Nissan Sentra Fuel Economy (MPG)

Name: Nissan Sentra MPG & Fuel Economy
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What is the real-world gas mileage of a 2026 Nissan Sentra?

The 2026 Nissan Sentra gets up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway) in EPA testing.

Latest model year (2026):

The Nissan Sentra gets up to 33 MPG combined (30 city / 38 highway) in the Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance Dimensions Curb Weight Safety

Nissan Sentra MPG — All Years

Year	Trim	Engine	Fuel	City (MPG)	Hwy (MPG)	Combined (MPG)
2026Config 1 of 3	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	29	36	32
2026Config 2 of 3	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	30	38	33
2026Config 3 of 3	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	30	38	33
2025Config 1 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	30	40	34
2025Config 2 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	30	38	33
2024Config 1 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	30	40	34
2024Config 2 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	30	38	33
2023Config 1 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	28	37	32
2023Config 2 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	29	39	33
2022Config 1 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	29	39	33
2022Config 2 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	28	37	32
2021Config 1 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	29	39	33
2021Config 2 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	28	37	32
2020Config 1 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	29	39	33
2020Config 2 of 2	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	28	37	32
2019Config 1 of 5	Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	25	30	27
2019Config 2 of 5	Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	27	33	29
2019Config 3 of 5	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	29	37	32
2019Config 4 of 5	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	25	31	27
2019Config 5 of 5	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	27	35	30
2018Config 1 of 6	Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	25	30	27
2018Config 2 of 6	Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	27	33	29
2018Config 3 of 6	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	29	37	32
2018Config 4 of 6	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	25	31	27
2018Config 5 of 6	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	26	32	28
2018Config 6 of 6	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	27	35	30
2017Config 1 of 6	Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	27	33	29
2017Config 2 of 6	Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	25	30	27
2017Config 3 of 6	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	29	37	32
2017Config 4 of 6	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	26	32	28
2017Config 5 of 6	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	4 1.6L	Premium Gasoline	25	31	27
2017Config 6 of 6	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	27	35	30
2016Config 1 of 3	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	29	37	32
2016Config 2 of 3	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	30	38	33
2016Config 3 of 3	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	27	35	30
2015Config 1 of 3	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	29	37	32
2015Config 2 of 3	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	30	38	33
2015Config 3 of 3	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L	4 1.8L	Regular Gasoline	27	35	30

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 Nissan Sentra combined fuel economy varies

Across 38 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Nissan Sentra, combined fuel economy runs from 27 MPG to 34 MPG. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Nissan Sentra (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at 34 MPG, and the weakest to the 2019 car (Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L) at 27 MPG — a spread of 26%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Nissan Sentra would be misleading.

What changed for 2026

Average combined fuel economy for the 2026 Nissan Sentra is 32.7 MPG, against 33.5 MPG for the 2025 car — it fell by 0.8 MPG. Buyers who care most about this figure should look at the earlier model years in the table above before assuming newest is best.

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.

Configurations behind these Nissan Sentra numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Nissan Sentra entries here cover the variants Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L and Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L. 2018 is the busiest model year in the record with 6 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted combined fuel economy figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

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.

Official Factory Specs vs. AutoSpecData Expert Benchmarks

The EPA highway loop never holds interstate speed. Here is what the same engine does when you sit on the cruise control.

Cruise speed	EPA highway spec	AutoSpecData adjusted MPG	Fuel you lose
60 mph	40 MPG	40 MPG	0%
65 mph	40 MPG	37.3 MPG	7%
70 mph	40 MPG	34.7 MPG	13%
75 mph	40 MPG	32.4 MPG	19%
80 mph	40 MPG	30.2 MPG	25%

Our Real-World Speed MPG Adjuster re-scales the Nissan Sentra EPA highway result with a quadratic drag term (mpg = hwy ÷ (1 + k·(v² − 60²)/60²), k = 0.55 for trucks, SUVs and vans, 0.42 for cars). Wind, roof racks, and a heavy right foot make it worse, never better.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sentra MPG

What is the MPG of the Nissan Sentra?

The Nissan Sentra gets up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway) in the 2026 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.

Which Nissan Sentra trim has the best fuel economy?

The Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 34 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.