2021 Nissan Sentra 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

8.5s

84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Nissan Sentra: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
S FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	149 hp	146 lb-ft	3,036 lb	98	20.4	8.5 sOnline	CVT	FWD	$19,510
SV FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	149 hp	146 lb-ft	3,038 lb	98	20.4	8.5 sOnline	CVT	FWD	$20,570
SR FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	149 hp	146 lb-ft	3,084 lb	97	20.7	8.5 sOnline	CVT	FWD	$21,850

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl	3	149 hp	S FWD	$19,510	Base	$1,164	Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: yes. All 3 trims.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
CVT	3	S FWD	$19,510	8.5 s

Nearest in price to the S FWD ($19,510).

2021 sedans near the price with a geared automatic
Model	Trim	Transmission	MSRP	0-60
Volkswagen Jetta	S Auto FWD	8-speed automatic	$19,795	7.7 s
Kia Forte	GT FWD	7-speed DCT	$22,790	6.7 s
Hyundai Elantra	Blue HEV FWD	6-speed DCT	$23,550	8.4 s

Compared with the S FWD: 149 hp, 33 mpg, $19,510. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Toyota Corolla Hatchback	SE CVT FWD	169 hp	35 mpg	$21,815	7.7 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 Nissan Altima: 2.7 s quicker to 60.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.