2025 Nissan Sentra MPG

Shoppers in the compact car segment often make their choice based on fuel economy. A small sedan generally fits the bill if it can help you save money at the pump for your daily commute. The Nissan Sentra more than holds its own on this score. It gets excellent mpg numbers, has a solid power train, and offers many more exciting features inside the cabin. Our experts here at Autocenters Nissan put the 2025 Sentra to the test to find out its fuel economy numbers. Here’s the results we came up with throughout the trim lineup.

Gas Mileage by Trim

You can purchase the 2025 Nissan Sentra in three trims: S, SV, and SR. Depending on your choice, your fuel efficiency may be different. The 2025 Nissan Sentra gas tank size is the same throughout the trim lineup, but some power train alterations change how many miles you’ll manage on a full tank.

That being said, the variations in gas mileage across the trim lineup are not huge. Other factors, like the amount of money you want to spend, your interior design preferences, and desire for additional infotainment tech will likely have a bigger impact on your trim choice than gas mileage.

Nissan Sentra S

The S trim achieves 30 mpg on city roads and a remarkable 40 mpg at highway speeds. With a starting MSRP of just over $20,000, this trim is great if you’re looking to get behind the wheel of a compact car on a budget. The Sentra’s five seats feature cloth upholstery, and you benefit from a 7-inch touchscreen to access the infotainment system. Smartphone compatibility is a breeze with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As you save money with the Sentra S’s impressive gas mileage numbers, you can enjoy your favorite podcasts and music through the four-speaker stereo.

2025 Nissan Sentra SV

Like the base Sentra S, the 2025 Sentra SV achieves 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. If you opt for this trim, the starting price is about $1,000 higher than the base Sentra. You gain premium cloth seats, a slightly larger 8-inch touchscreen, and a higher-performing six-speaker stereo.

In addition, Nissan includes adaptive cruise control, which automatically adjusts your speed to maintain a safe distance from other drivers. Cruising at steadier speeds can also help you get the most out of your fuel, since you don’t have to hit the accelerator as much as when you routinely pick up speed and hit the brakes hard.

Nissan Sentra SR

The range-topping Sentra SR achieves 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway, which is slightly less than the other trims. The reason for this modest discrepancy is the SR’s sportier exterior compared to the lower trims. With a starting price of just under $24,000, you get a dual-zone climate control and heated front seats for extra comfort. One of the available upgrade packages gets you a moonroof, a heated steering wheel, and a premium eight-speaker stereo.

Other great add-ons include a power-adjustable driver’s seat and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Thanks to the surround-view parking system, you get an aerial view of your vehicle and any potential hazards as you move in or out of position.

Engine Specs/Performance

The extremely efficient power train that makes the Sentra’s impressive gas mileage possible is led by a four-cylinder engine. This 2.0-L unit puts out 149 horsepower and works with a continuously variable transmission to move power to the wheels. You can add alloy wheels for added styling or stick with the standard option if you’re on a tighter budget. The 2024 Nissan Sentra gas type recommended for usage is standard gas. Regardless of the trim you choose, the Sentra operates in front-wheel drive.

Several features help this sedan achieve excellent handling and performance. For instance, the independent rear suspension helps offset bumps in the road so you and your passengers experience a smooth ride. The optional 17-inch alloy wheels don’t just look good, but they can improve handling over the slightly smaller 16-inch standard wheels.

Nissan Sentra Passenger and Cargo Capacity

As you’d expect from a compact sedan, the Sentra offers room for five passengers across two rows of seats. Whether you choose the standard cloth or upgraded leather seats, you’ll find the front row to be spacious for tall adult passengers. The second row is great for kids, but adult passengers can also ride back there thanks to the Sentra’s solid amount of headroom. The front seats feature standard manual adjustments, with optional heating functions and power adjustments for the driver on offer.

The trunk provides 14 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s enough to hold a load of groceries or your necessities for the daily commute. It’s a relatively spacious trunk compared to the Sentra’s rivals in the compact car class.

Sentra Safety Features

In addition to building a compact sedan with great gas mileage, Nissan equips the Sentra with a long list of safety features to help you out behind the wheel. The base trim includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and pedestrian detection. If you spend a lot of time on the highway, you’ll profit from lane departure warning and the driver attention monitor, which checks your alertness on long drives so you know when it’s time to take a break. Other standard features include rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring.

Test Drive the 2025 Sentra at AutoCenters Nissan in St. Louis or Herculaneum

If you want to get behind the wheel of the 2025 Sentra, the place to do it is AutoCenters Nissan. Our Sentra experts can answer any questions you may have about this sedan’s performance, interior design, or infotainment features. If you don’t think the Sentra is the vehicle for you, we can also point you to other options in Nissan’s lineup that may suit you better, such as larger sedan or SUV options. Our finance team is on hand to help you secure an attractive auto financing solution or conclude a lease deal if you’re not interested in owning a car outright.