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Nissan Sentra MPG

 

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Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 200-hp 2.5L I4 6-sp manual FWD 21.4
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With the turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Nissan Sentra has been averaging 21.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Nissan Sentras in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 120 miles per hour (about 10 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (5 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Nissan Sentra in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 140-hp 2.0L I4 CVT FWD 20
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Nissan Sentra

2009 Nissan Sentra Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Great on gas, runs on normal unleaded and still has power. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Averaging 33+ see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have gotten 38 mpg on trips, however usually average 32 mpg see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Over 6k miles and average of 32.5mpg hwy/city, 70% hwy. All mountainous terrain. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Supposed to get over 30 MPG see full Nissan Sentra review
2009 Nissan Sentra Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
the fuel consumption that the computer shows is always 11.4 liters per 100 kms not even close to manufacturer number. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
For the price of the car, it offers average-at-best fuel economy. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
This car obtains awful fuel economy in the city. Mine averages about 20 on a good day in stop and go traffic. On the highway, it has gotten as high as 37, but typically hovers around 30-33. Be prepared to visit the pump often, it takes about 12-13 gallons see full Nissan Sentra review
 

2009 Nissan Sentra Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Nissan Sentra's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.