2016 Nissan Sentra
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Nissan Sentra is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 30 to 33 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950 to $2,150 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 30-33 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 33 / 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,950-$2,150 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 268-298 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Sentra costs about $1,950 to $2,150 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,050. Over five years that is about $10,250 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Sentra configuration saves about $1,750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Sentra sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra FE | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| Sentra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,150 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Sentra records tailpipe CO₂ of 268-298 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.