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2013-2019 Nissan Sentra MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 27–33 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2019 Nissan Sentra at a glance
The 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra covers 7 model years in the EPA database (31 configurations in all), rated 27–33 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (32 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The best combined rating in the generation, 33 MPG, was reached in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
2013-2019 Nissan Sentra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 27–32 MPG | $2,020–$2,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 27–32 MPG | $2,030–$2,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 27–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 30–33 MPG | $1,960–$2,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 30–33 MPG | $1,960–$2,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 30–33 MPG | $1,960–$2,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 30–33 MPG | $1,960–$2,180 | First year |
What the 2019 Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$168
$2,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.37
Per 100 miles
$13.47
Five years
$10,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$850less a year
Class median $2,870 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Nissan Sentra MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,030 to $2,020, $10 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,020 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Sentra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,770 |
| Nismo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,980 |
| Nismo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,980 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Nissan Sentra MPG
27–32 MPG · $2,030–$2,980/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,040 to $2,030, $10 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,030 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Sentra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,770 |
| Sentra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,870 |
| Nismo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,980 |
| Nismo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,980 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Nissan Sentra MPG
27–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,980/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 33 to 32 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,960 to $2,040, $80 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Sentra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,770 |
| Sentra 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,870 |
| Nismo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,980 |
| Nismo 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,980 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Nissan Sentra MPG
30–33 MPG · $1,960–$2,190/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,960.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
2015 Nissan Sentra MPG
30–33 MPG · $1,960–$2,190/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,960.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,020 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
2014 Nissan Sentra MPG
30–33 MPG · $1,960–$2,190/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,960.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,010 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
2013 Nissan Sentra MPG
30–33 MPG · $1,960–$2,180/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| FE | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 33 | $1,960 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,000 |
| Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $2,750 in California and $1,770 in Texas, a $980 difference.
- California $2,750
- Washington $2,550
- New York $2,030
- Florida $1,910
- Texas $1,770
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (B15)
- 2007-2012 (B16)
- 2013-2019 (B17)
- 2020-2025 (B18)
- 2026-2027* (B19)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra get?
EPA rates the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra at 27–33 MPG combined across 31 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 FE 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 33 MPG (30 city, 38 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra?
The FE 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 33 MPG, in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 32 MPG, was in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How does the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2012 Nissan Sentra) is rated 24–29 MPG combined and costs $2,240–$3,400 a year to fuel; the 2013-2019 model is rated 27–33 MPG and costs $1,960–$2,980 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 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 $2,020 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,020–$2,980 a year. That is a $960 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Nissan Sentra 100 miles?
About $13.47 per 100 miles for the Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.47 and $19.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Nissan Sentra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 29 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2019 Nissan Sentra compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Sentra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,020 a year to fuel, $850 less than the class median of $2,870, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 180 rated midsize car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Nissan Sentra different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,030 to $2,020, $10 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2019 against 6 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Nissan Sentra for that year.