No matter what kind of car you drive, you’d probably like it to have a respectable engine, at least. Without a good motor, the best vehicle in the world is rendered useless. The Nissan Sentra is a great family car, but what lies under its hood? Keep reading to learn more.
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2019 Nissan Sentra engine options
Like many Nissan vehicles, the Sentra comes with a couple different engine choices. The base motor is a 130-horsepower, 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine. This can be equipped with either a two-speed continuously variable transmission or a six-speed manual. With this engine, Sentra drivers can average up to 37 highway mpg*, 29 city mpg*, and 30 combined mpg*.
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Drivers who aren’t afraid to sacrifice a little efficiency in the name of horsepower will want to check out the SR Turbo and NISMO trim levels. These models come fitted with a 188-horsepower, 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 engine. The same transmissions are available.
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*2019 EPA fuel economy estimates for Sentra®:
- 27 city MPG / 35hwyMPG / 30 combined MPG for 2018 Sentra S equipped with Manual Transmission
- 29 city MPG / 37 hwy MPG / 32 combined MPG for 2018 Sentra S, SV, SR, SL equipped with CVT Transmission
- 27 city MPG / 33 hwy MPG / 29 combined MPG for 2018 Sentra SR Turbo
- 25 city MPG / 31 hwy MPG / 27 combined MPG for NISMO® equipped with Manual Transmission
- 25 city MPG / 30 hwy MPG / 27 combined MPG for NISMO® equipped with CVT Transmission
Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
