Diesel and petrol · 1984–2027

Nissan Sentra

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Nissan Sentra. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 7.1 L/100km, about $2,306 a year in New Zealand.

Nissan Sentra in grey
Fuel use
7.1 L/100km
2027 official
A year's petrol
$2,306
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
658 km
46.9 L tank
Seats
5

What a Sentra costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.96 per 100 km$2,306
Australia$2.42/L petrol$17.22 per 100 km$1,911
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.01 per 100 miles£1,401
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.20 per 100 miles$1,781

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

B18, eighth generation, 2019–2027

Specs for the 2022 Nissan Sentra S CVT (US-market; common petrol variant); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
B18, eighth generation
Built
2019-present
Built in
Mexico
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,641 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Wheelbase
2,708 mm
Ground clearance
119 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m
Kerb weight
1,377 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,813 kg
Boot
405 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
111 kW
Torque
198 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
46.9 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2019
Airbags
10
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
No

B17, 2013–2019

Specs for the 1.8 SV sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
B17
Built
2013-2019
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,625 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,496 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,335 kg
Boot
428 L

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,708 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
119 kW
Torque
174 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆

B14, 1995–1999

Specs for the 1.6 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
B14
Built
1995-1999
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
86 kW
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Minimum petrol
87 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2026Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2025Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2024Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2023Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2022Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2021Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2020Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2019Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2018Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2017Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2016Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2015Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2014Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2012Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2009Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2007Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2006Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2005Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2004Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2003Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2002Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2001Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2000Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1999Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1998Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1997Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1996Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1995Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
1994Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1993Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1992Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
1991Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
1990Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
1989Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1988Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—

Nissan Sentra questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Nissan Sentra?

The 2027 Nissan Sentra uses 7.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Nissan Sentra cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,306 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Nissan Sentra go on a full tank?

About 658 km from its 46.9 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Nissan Sentra's boot?

405 L, for the 2022 Nissan Sentra S CVT (US-market; common petrol variant).

Cars like the Sentra

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Volkswagen

Jetta

1984–2027

7.1 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

1994–2027

7.2 L/100km

Mazda

6

2002–2023

7.2 L/100km

Kia

Cerato

2005–2023

7.3 L/100km

Audi

A4

1996–2025

7.0 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz

E350

2005–2020

6.9 L/100km

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3.5 L/100km

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2001–2026

6.1 L/100km

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7.8 L/100km

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463 km range

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