Nissan Sentra vs. BMW X3 MPG

Chart is based on 226 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Sentra and 79 fuel economy reports for the BMW X3.

Nissan Sentra MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2012	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	light	12	29	13	45	70	25.7
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	15	25	45	15	60	26.2
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	med	none	2	65	26	7	63	29.0
2009	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	5	85	10	120	21.4
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	hills	light	light	30	50	0	20	110	20.0
2008	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	11	51	2	36	79	25.6
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	hills	light	light	3	15	7	75	70	31.4
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2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	5	1	68	26	66	29.2
2007	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	1	36	34	30	69	26.2
2007	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	hvy	12	38	9	43	95	24.2
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	light	4	34	9	53	70	27.6
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	10	8	62	20	65	28.8
2006	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	8	19	27	47	64	26.0
2006	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	10	10	80	63	26.5
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	26	27	39	68	27.2
2005	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	6	10	51	33	70	27.1
2005	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	5	20	0	75	60	38.8
2005	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	12	47	35	100	26.1
2004	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	hvy	8	5	16	72	78	28.2
2004	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	23	29	42	69	25.1
2003	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	19	25	47	74	25.9
2003	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	lead	none	50	0	30	20	80	20.6
2003	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	none	4	6	5	85	110	33.4
2002	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	12	6	78	70	27.7
2002	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	15	25	55	5	60	25.0
2001	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	10	10	80	60	40.0
2001	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	85	15	70	28.0
2000	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	15	15	60	60	23.3

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BMW X3 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	5	10	0	85	70	25.5
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	light	17	50	8	25	90	31.8
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	17	39	20	24	58	19.7
2012	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	20	3	75	70	26.8
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	30	10	20	40	70	22.8
2011	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	30	10	60	74	24.6
2009	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	10	50	30	75	21.0
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2008	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	13	13	24	51	74	20.8
2008	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	hills	med	light	0	10	20	70	65	21.0
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	23	11	55	69	20.0
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	20	50	0	30	60	20.1
2006	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	21	14	31	34	75	19.3
2005	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	47	12	36	70	17.3
2005	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual AWD	hills	light	light	44	0	0	56	60	22.5
2005	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	16	13	13	59	115	20.2
2004	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	2	9	27	62	73	20.6
2004	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	4	9	39	49	71	23.1

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Aside from some speciality models that cannot be heavily optioned, the Sentra continues to top the rest of its segment in fuel economy, with EPA ratings of 30 mpg city, 39 highway. Well, almost. The new-for-2014 Mazda3 does a bit better with 30/40. Even with its base 1.8-liter engine the Kia Forte doesn't rate nearly as well, 25/36. If you want leather and such you're also getting the 2.0-liter engine, which is rated 24/36. The Sentra's trip computer substantiated its EPA estimates, and then some. On the highway cruising at 65 it reported a two-way average of 47 (up from 40 last year, probably due to warmer temps). In suburban driving the trip computer regularly reported averages of 36 to 37 (up from 32 last year), and on one run to my son's school with a very light foot on the pedals it topped 46. see full Nissan Sentra review

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Nissan Sentra Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	30+ miles see full Nissan Sentra review
2006	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Even with a 2.5l driven like a lunatic I get 25mpg. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Its really high. I can get up to 40 on the highway. see full Nissan Sentra review
2004	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	6 speed manual helps with fuel economy see full Nissan Sentra review
2002	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	With MPG levels of 26 city/ 28 highway (even though you can go as far as 32 mpg highway and obtain an average of 26 mpg on mixed driving with the occasional engine redlining), the fuel economy of this car is pretty adequate. On stock form it will not drain your wallet, even when Nissan has the ECU tuned in the SE-R and SE-R Spec V to run a bit richer than in the Altima. It's no Prius but it's not as bad as, let's say, a modified Mazda rotary engine. Modifications like cold air intake and header will decrease some MPG but the change isn't too drastic either. see full Nissan Sentra review

Nissan Sentra Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	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
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Fuel Economy MUCH lower than EPA. Less than others of the same class. see full Nissan Sentra review
2002	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Poor mileage for a smaller car, closer to sports car turbo type gas mileage. see full Nissan Sentra review
2002	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Not practical for everyday see full Nissan Sentra review

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW X3

BMW X3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	While the boosted four has a clear performance advantage, the swap was motivated primarily by the push for better fuel economy. EPA ratings are 21 mpg city, 28 highway, vs. the 2012 six's 19/25. An Audi Q5 comes close, 20/28, but with 211 horsepower isn't as strong. Despite weighing about 400 pounds less than the X3's 4,112, a Ford Escape with a similarly spec'd engine does no better. A Mercedes GLK350? 19/24. The Volvo is even worse. Compared to cars, the X3 doesn't fare as well. The roomier, nearly as heavy 528i rates 22/33. The crossover's larger frontal area and higher ground clearance take their toll as speed climbs. In our real-world sub-freezing suburban driving, the trip computer usually reported about 21 once the engine was warmed up, matching the EPA rating and quite good for a powerful, two-ton, all-wheel-drive vehicle. Engage an aggressive Eco Pro mode for a Prius-like throttle response and ultra-low rpm shifts, and mid-20s are easily achievable while high 20s are possible. I even observed 32 over one short trip where the lights were in my favor. But the cars behind you won't be happy. Conversely, enjoy the turbo at every opportunity and fuel economy will fall into the teens. A defeatable standard auto start/stop system operates a little more smoothly than in last year's 3-Series, but not as smoothly as it ought to. see full BMW X3 review

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BMW X3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We get 22.5 mpg consistently in overall averaging and 26 to 27 on open road trips. see full BMW X3 review

BMW X3 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Have noticed as low as 10 mpg in start and stop city driving. Average for daily driving is 14 mpg. It uses premium fuel so driving this car is already very expensive. see full BMW X3 review
2006	4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	City driving fuel economy is not bad for an SUV. I average around 16MPG battling heavy traffic and my need for �enjoying using the accelerator�. Highway mileage is not so great. Cruising at 70-80MPH returns around 22MPG. see full BMW X3 review