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2007-2012 Nissan Sentra MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 24–29 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD

$2,240

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

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2000-2006 Next generation: 2013-2019

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra at a glance

The 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra covers 6 model years in the EPA database (25 configurations in all), rated 24–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,240 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; 2008 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra by model year

2007-2012 Nissan Sentra: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2012	Gas	24–29 MPG	$2,240–$3,400	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	24–29 MPG	$2,240–$3,400	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	24–29 MPG	$2,250–$3,350	Ratings changed
2009	Gas	24–29 MPG	$2,250–$3,350	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	24–28 MPG	$2,330–$3,350	Same EPA ratings as 2007
2007	Gas	24–28 MPG	$2,330–$3,350	First year

What the 2012 Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$187

$2,240 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.73

Per 100 miles

$14.93

Five years

$11,200

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

vs the midsize car median

$790less a year

Class median $3,030 a year, MY2012

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

2012 Nissan Sentra MPG

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,240.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L

Combined

24–29 MPG

Per year

$2,240–$3,400

Gas configurations (4)

2012 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	26	34	29	$2,240
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,480
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	26	$2,520
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	24	$3,400

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Nissan Sentra MPG

24–29 MPG · $2,240–$3,400/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,240, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L

Combined

24–29 MPG

Per year

$2,240–$3,400

Gas configurations (4)

2011 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	26	34	29	$2,240
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,480
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	26	$2,520
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	24	$3,400

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Nissan Sentra MPG

24–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,350/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L

Combined

24–29 MPG

Per year

$2,250–$3,350

Gas configurations (4)

2010 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	26	34	29	$2,250
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	31	27	$2,420
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S6)	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,510
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	24	$3,350

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2009 Nissan Sentra MPG

24–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,350/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,250, $80 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L

Combined

24–29 MPG

Per year

$2,250–$3,350

Gas configurations (5)

2009 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
FE (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	26	34	29	$2,250
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25	33	28	$2,330
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	31	27	$2,420
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,510
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	21	29	24	$3,350

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Nissan Sentra MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2007

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Nissan Sentra as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007

2007 Nissan Sentra MPG

24–28 MPG · $2,330–$3,350/yr

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

Gas · 2.0L, 2.5L

Combined

24–28 MPG

Per year

$2,330–$3,350

Gas configurations (4)

2007 Nissan Sentra gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25	33	28	$2,330
Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	31	27	$2,420
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,510
Sentra 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.5L 4-cyl	FWD	21	29	24	$3,350

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,050 in California and $1,950 in Texas, a $1,100 difference.

California $3,050
Washington $2,820
New York $2,240
Florida $2,120
Texas $1,950

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 MY2012 midsize car models.

2012 Infiniti M35

29 MPG · $2,810/yr

2012 Toyota Camry

28 MPG · $2,330/yr

2012 Kia Forte

30 MPG · $2,180/yr

2012 Audi A6

28 MPG · $2,910/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

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra get?

EPA rates the 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra at 24–29 MPG combined across 25 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 34 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra?

The Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2008 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2006 Nissan Sentra) is rated 22–28 MPG combined and costs $2,330–$2,970 a year to fuel; the 2007-2012 model is rated 24–29 MPG and costs $2,240–$3,400 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Nissan Sentra per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,240 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,240–$3,400 a year. That is a $1,160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Nissan Sentra 100 miles?

About $14.93 per 100 miles for the Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.93 and $22.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2012 Nissan Sentra compare with other midsize car configurations?

The Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,240 a year to fuel, $790 less than the class median of $3,030, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 148 rated midsize car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra different from the 2011 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,240. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2012 against 4 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Nissan Sentra for that year.