2026 Nissan Sentra mpg
Combined mpg, S FWD
34mpg
- 30 city, 40 highway.
- Top 17% of 59 sedans (2026).
- 4 trims: 33 to 34 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | 12.4 | 422 | $1,129 |
| SV FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | 12.4 | 409 | $1,164 |
| SR FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | 12.4 | 409 | $1,164 |
| SL FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | 12.4 | 409 | $1,164 |
Fuel cost
S FWD, 34 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,129
- Per month
- $94
- Per mile
- 9.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $39.68
- Top trim: SL FWD. $1,164 a year. $34 more than the S FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.5 | $8.00 |
| 300 miles | 7.5 | $24.00 |
| 500 miles | 12.5 | $40.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 25.0 | $80.00 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $82
- Per year
- $979
- Miles a month
- 867
S FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 34 mpg good? Yes. Beats 91% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 34 mpg | |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | SV FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Civic | LX FWD | 36 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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