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Shown: 2003 Nissan Sentra GXE (B15). Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2006
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  • Same as 2005

2000-2006 Nissan Sentra MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 22–28 MPG combined

27 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
31 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD
$2,420

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2007-2012

2000-2006 Nissan Sentra at a glance

The 2000-2006 Nissan Sentra covers 7 model years in the EPA database (30 configurations in all), rated 22–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $2,420 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002, 2003 and 2004; 2001, 2005 and 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2003.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2006 Nissan Sentra by model year

2000-2006 Nissan Sentra: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2006 Gas 22–27 MPG $2,420–$2,970 Same EPA ratings as 2005
2005 Gas 22–27 MPG $2,420–$2,970 Same EPA ratings as 2004
2004 Gas 22–27 MPG $2,420–$2,970 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 22–28 MPG $2,330–$2,970 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 22–27 MPG $2,420–$2,970 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 23–26 MPG $2,510–$2,840 Same EPA ratings as 2000
2000 Gas 23–26 MPG $2,510–$2,840 First year

What the 2006 Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$202

$2,420 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.03

Per 100 miles

$16.13

Five years

$12,100

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,230less a year

Class median $3,650 a year, MY2006

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 Nissan Sentra MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Nissan Sentra as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005

Gas · 1.8L, 2.5L
Combined
22–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,970

Gas configurations (4)

2006 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 31 27 $2,420
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,420
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 26 22 $2,970

2005 Nissan Sentra MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2004

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Nissan Sentra as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004

2004 Nissan Sentra MPG

22–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,970/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,420, $90 more.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.5L
Combined
22–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,970

Gas configurations (4)

2004 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 31 27 $2,420
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,420
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 26 22 $2,970

2003 Nissan Sentra MPG

22–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,970/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 28 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,330, $90 less.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.5L
Combined
22–28 MPG
Per year
$2,330–$2,970

Gas configurations (5)

2003 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,330
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,420
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 25 22 $2,970

2002 Nissan Sentra MPG

22–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,970/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,420, $90 less.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.5L
Combined
22–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,970

Gas configurations (5)

2002 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 32 27 $2,420
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 31 26 $2,510
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 25 22 $2,970
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 22 $2,970

2001 Nissan Sentra MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2000

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Nissan Sentra as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000

2000 Nissan Sentra MPG

23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,840/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L
Combined
23–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$2,840

Gas configurations (4)

2000 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 26 $2,510
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $3,290 in California and $2,110 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2006 small car models.

2007 Mazda3 S Sport Hatchback (BK)

2006 Mazda3

27 MPG · $2,420/yr
2007-2010 Mini Cooper S

2006 MINI Cooper

28 MPG · $2,870/yr
2007 Ford Focus SE (ZX3)

2006 Ford Focus

26 MPG · $2,510/yr
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback LS

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

26 MPG · $2,510/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 Nissan Sentra get?

EPA rates the 2000-2006 Nissan Sentra at 22–28 MPG combined across 30 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 33 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 Nissan Sentra?

The Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2003. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2000 and 2001.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 Nissan Sentra?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2001, 2005 and 2006 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Nissan Sentra per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,420–$2,970 a year. That is a $550 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Nissan Sentra 100 miles?

About $16.13 per 100 miles for the Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.13 and $19.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2006 Nissan Sentra more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 24 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2006 Nissan Sentra compare with other small car configurations?

The Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year to fuel, $1,230 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 286 rated small car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2006 Nissan Sentra different from the 2005 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 4 configurations rated 22–27 MPG combined. See the 2005 Nissan Sentra for that year.