1984 Nissan SentraFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Subcompact Cars
City
37
MPG
Highway
46
MPG
Combined
41
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
37
Hwy
46
Comb
41
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Manual 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
38
Hwy
44
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
33
Hwy
42
Comb
37
Fuel cost: $2,300/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
33
Hwy
41
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
27
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
29
Hwy
31
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
27
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 37 | 46 | 41 | $2,050 |
| Manual 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 38 | 44 | 40 | $2,100 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 33 | 42 | 37 | $2,300 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 | $2,350 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Diesel Diesel | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 248 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.7L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.7L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (DIESEL)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,643/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,179/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,422/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,513/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,654/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,650/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,045/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,690/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,589/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,627/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,643/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,179/yrHIGHEST | +$536 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,422/yrLOWEST | $-221 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,513/yr | $-130 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,654/yr | +$11 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,650/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,045/yr | +$402 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,690/yr | +$47 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,589/yr | $-54 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,627/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 41 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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