- Newest year: 2027
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- Midsize cars
- Partial model year
2026-2027 Nissan Sentra MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 32–33 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026-2027 Nissan Sentra at a glance
The 2026-2027 Nissan Sentra covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 32–33 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,960 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (33 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2026-2027 Nissan Sentra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 32–33 MPG | $1,960–$2,010 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 32–33 MPG | $1,960–$2,040 | First year |
What the 2027 with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$163
$1,960 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.27
Per 100 miles
$13.07
Five years
$9,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$270less a year
Class median $2,230 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Nissan Sentra MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (3 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| with Normal/Eco Modes | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
| SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,010 |
2026 Nissan Sentra MPG
32–33 MPG · $1,960–$2,040/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (3-mode) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| (2-mode) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
| SL/SR | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,040 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,670 in California and $1,710 in Texas, a $960 difference.
- California $2,670
- Washington $2,480
- New York $1,960
- Florida $1,860
- Texas $1,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 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 2026-2027 Nissan Sentra get?
EPA rates the 2026-2027 Nissan Sentra at 32–33 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 33 MPG (30 city, 38 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2026-2027 Nissan Sentra?
Every model year of the 2026-2027 Nissan Sentra tops out at 33 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Nissan Sentra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2027.
How does the 2026-2027 Nissan Sentra compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2020-2025 Nissan Sentra) is rated 32–34 MPG combined and costs $1,920–$2,050 a year to fuel; the 2026-2027 model is rated 32–33 MPG and costs $1,960–$2,040 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Nissan Sentra per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,960 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $1,960–$2,010 a year. That is a $50 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Nissan Sentra 100 miles?
About $13.07 per 100 miles for the with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.07 and $13.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Nissan Sentra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 30 city and 38 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2027 Nissan Sentra compare with other midsize car configurations?
The with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,960 a year to fuel, $270 less than the class median of $2,230, and less than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 26 rated midsize car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Nissan Sentra different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,960. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2027 against 3 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Nissan Sentra for that year.