1985 Nissan SentraFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
37
MPG
Highway
45
MPG
Combined
40
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
37
Hwy
45
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
38
Hwy
44
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
27
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
34
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
34
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
27
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 37 | 45 | 40 | $2,100 |
| Manual 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 38 | 44 | 40 | $2,100 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 255 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.7L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- 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
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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