- Newest year: 2025
- Gas
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2024
2020-2025 Nissan Sentra MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 32–34 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2025 Nissan Sentra at a glance
The 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 32–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $1,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; 2025 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 34 MPG, was reached in 2024 and 2025.
2020-2025 Nissan Sentra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 33–34 MPG | $1,920–$1,980 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas | 33–34 MPG | $1,920–$1,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 32–33 MPG | $1,970–$2,010 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 32–33 MPG | $1,970–$2,010 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 32–33 MPG | $1,970–$2,040 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 32–33 MPG | $1,970–$2,050 | First year |
What the 2025 Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$160
$1,920 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.20
Per 100 miles
$12.80
Five years
$9,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$250less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Nissan Sentra MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Nissan Sentra as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,920 |
| SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
2024 Nissan Sentra MPG
33–34 MPG · $1,920–$1,980/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 33 to 34 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,970 to $1,920, $50 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,920 |
| SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
2023 Nissan Sentra MPG
32–33 MPG · $1,970–$2,010/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,970.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $1,970 |
| SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,010 |
2022 Nissan Sentra MPG
32–33 MPG · $1,970–$2,010/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,970.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $1,970 |
| SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,010 |
2021 Nissan Sentra MPG
32–33 MPG · $1,970–$2,040/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,970.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $1,970 |
| SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
2020 Nissan Sentra MPG
32–33 MPG · $1,970–$2,050/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 39 | 33 | $1,970 |
| SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,050 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,610 in California and $1,680 in Texas, a $930 difference.
- California $2,610
- Washington $2,420
- New York $1,920
- Florida $1,820
- Texas $1,680
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 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 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra get?
EPA rates the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra at 32–34 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 34 MPG (30 city, 40 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra?
The Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 34 MPG, in 2024 and 2025. The lowest top rating, 33 MPG, was in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2019 Nissan Sentra) is rated 27–33 MPG combined and costs $1,960–$2,980 a year to fuel; the 2020-2025 model is rated 32–34 MPG and costs $1,920–$2,050 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 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 $1,920 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,920–$1,980 a year. That is a $60 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Nissan Sentra 100 miles?
About $12.80 per 100 miles for the Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.80 and $13.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 30 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2025 Nissan Sentra compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Sentra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,920 a year to fuel, $250 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 117 rated midsize car configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra different from the 2024 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2024 and 2025: 2 configurations rated 33–34 MPG combined. See the 2024 Nissan Sentra for that year.