Nissan Sentra FE
33 MPG The 2016 Nissan Sentra FE is EPA-rated at 33 MPG combined (30 city / 38 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 455 gallons, $1455 a year in fuel, or $0.097 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2016 run it averages 32.2 MPG, improving by 4 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 | $0.076 | $758 | $1136 | $1515 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.097 | $970 | $1455 | $1939 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.106 | $1061 | $1591 | $2121 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.121 | $1212 | $1818 | $2424 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 268 | 1 |
| 2015 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 268 | 1 |
| 2014 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 265 | 1 |
| 2013 | 33 MPG | 30 | 39 | $1900 | 267 | 1 |
| 2009 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34 | $2150 | 306 | 1 |
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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Nissan Sentra FE ranks 33 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Corolla LE Eco (33.5), Chevrolet Cruze (34), Kia Forte FE (34), Nissan Sentra (34), Honda Civic 4Dr (37.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 268 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Nissan Sentra FE get?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra FE is rated at 33 MPG combined by the EPA — 30 city and 38 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 32.2 MPG, ranging from 29 to 33 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Nissan Sentra FE cost in fuel per year?
At 33 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 455 gallons — roughly $1455 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.097 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $1900.
Has the Nissan Sentra FE become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 29 MPG in 2009 to 33 in 2016 — an improvement of 4 MPG, or 14% across 5 model years.
Is the Nissan Sentra FE efficient for its class?
It ranks 33 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 5.8 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.