Nissan Sentra/200SX
25.5 MPG The 1999 Nissan Sentra/200SX is EPA-rated at 25.5 MPG combined (22 city / 30.8 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 588 gallons, $1882 a year in fuel, or $0.125 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–1999 run it averages 25.8 MPG, falling by 0.8 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.098 | $980 | $1471 | $1961 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.118 | $1176 | $1765 | $2353 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.125 | $1255 | $1882 | $2510 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.137 | $1373 | $2059 | $2745 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.157 | $1569 | $2353 | $3137 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.196 | $1961 | $2941 | $3922 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 25.5 MPG | 22 | 30.8 | $2463 | 352 | 4 |
| 1998 | 25.5 MPG | 22 | 30.8 | $2463 | 352 | 4 |
| 1997 | 25.8 MPG | 22.5 | 31.3 | $2438 | 348 | 4 |
| 1996 | 26 MPG | 23 | 31.5 | $2413 | 345 | 4 |
| 1995 | 26.3 MPG | 23 | 31.8 | $2388 | 341 | 4 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Nissan Sentra/200SX ranks 73 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Celica (25.8), Audi A5 Cabriolet (26), Audi A5 quattro (26), Audi S3 (26), Audi TT Coupe quattro (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 352 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Sentra/200SX get?
The 1999 Nissan Sentra/200SX is rated at 25.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 30.8 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 25.8 MPG, ranging from 23 to 29 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Sentra/200SX cost in fuel per year?
At 25.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 588 gallons — roughly $1882 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.125 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1999 model is $2463.
Has the Nissan Sentra/200SX become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 26.3 MPG in 1995 to 25.5 in 1999. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Nissan Sentra/200SX efficient for its class?
It ranks 73 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 1.3 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.