Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Fuel Economy (L/100km)

Chart is based on 226 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Sentra and 183 fuel economy reports for the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3.

Nissan Sentra L/100km

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	L/100km
2012	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	light	12	29	13	45	70	9.2
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	15	25	45	15	60	9.0
2010	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	med	none	2	65	26	7	63	8.2
2009	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	5	85	10	120	11.0
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	hills	light	light	30	50	0	20	110	11.8
2008	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	11	51	2	36	79	9.5
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	hills	light	light	3	15	7	75	70	7.6
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2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	5	1	68	26	66	8.1
2007	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	1	36	34	30	69	9.1
2007	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	hvy	12	38	9	43	95	9.8
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	flat	light	light	4	34	9	53	70	8.8
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	10	8	62	20	65	8.2
2006	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	8	19	27	47	64	9.1
2006	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	10	10	80	63	8.9
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	26	27	39	68	9.3
2005	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	6	10	51	33	70	8.8
2005	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	5	20	0	75	60	6.1
2005	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	12	47	35	100	9.0
2004	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	hvy	8	5	16	72	78	8.4
2004	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	23	29	42	69	9.5
2003	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	19	25	47	74	9.1
2003	4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	lead	none	50	0	30	20	80	11.4
2003	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	none	4	6	5	85	110	7.0
2002	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	12	6	78	70	8.6
2002	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	15	25	55	5	60	9.4
2001	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	10	10	80	60	5.9
2001	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	85	15	70	8.4
2000	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	15	15	60	60	10.1

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 L/100km

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	L/100km
2018	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	none	10	5	30	55	70	8.2
2017	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	5	25	70	100	8.1
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	hills	med	light	30	50	0	20	80	10.5
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	hills	med	light	33	16	5	47	68	8.3
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	light	3	27	38	32	66	7.9
2013	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	hvy	0	0	20	80	70	5.6
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	none	6	36	10	49	84	6.2
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2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	24	21	54	69	6.0
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	100	0	0	0	14.1
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	mtns	light	none	10	10	50	30	60	9.6
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	5	30	56	75	6.4
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	20	20	20	40	75	8.3
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	31	39	20	68	9.2
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	9	40	17	34	74	9.5
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	16	21	16	46	86	9.5
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	light	light	12	19	12	57	71	8.6
2008	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	27	27	2	45	70	13.1
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	11	34	20	36	74	8.9
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	light	4	17	22	58	83	8.6
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	6	14	30	50	71	10.6
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	4	35	16	45	85	9.2
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	light	17	28	22	33	89	9.6
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	light	hvy	0	20	60	20	100	7.0
2006	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	1	34	33	32	74	12.1

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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 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For a car that can get from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds, the Audi S3 can be quite economical. The tested 2016's EPA ratings were 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway. For 2017, the S3's ratings have fallen to 21/28 for no obvious reason. Maybe the updates pushed the car into a higher test weight class. I doubt the car's real-world fuel economy has changed. I observed 25 mpg in suburban driving (with a light foot) and nearly 30 mpg on the highway. Despite its more powerful engine, the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 scores even better than the 2017 S3 (if not quite as good as the 2016): 23/30. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Spectacular. I'm completely sold on diesel. Car can get well over 40mpg on the highway. Worst I've seen thus far is ~36mpg on a tank. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	Good fuel economy for a sport car w/ some cargo space. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Higher than expected for a turbo engine (average about 30 highway and 22 city). see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	28-30mpg while getting o it! see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	I am getting 30+ MPG in mixed 50/50 city/hwy driving. Hwy MPG if <70 MPH is easily 34 MPG+. If it had 7 gears, MPG at 70+ would be far better. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	23 cty/30 hwy - this is great fuel economy in a car that can get up and go on the interstate, but still zip around town in style. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	20mpg city 24 mpg highway see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	great for the power and size of the vehicle. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Close to 30 mpg day to day; over 30 mpg on the highway. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	26mpg real life see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	A car this size should weight 3600+ lbs. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	22 Highway. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review