Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Avalon MPG

Chart is based on 226 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Sentra and 54 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Avalon.

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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Toyota Avalon 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
2015	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	15	25	27	33	50	23.5
2015	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	light	1	4	5	90	70	42.0
2013	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	4	11	45	40	67	38.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	15	24	52	82	26.2
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	0	30	10	60	70	24.7
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	28	44	29	60	24.0
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	19	25	48	68	25.5
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2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	1	11	25	63	70	26.9
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	17	28	53	66	25.2
2004	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	13	17	19	52	65	21.0
2003	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	10	18	3	70	73	26.3
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	73	28	70	23.7
2000	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	1	14	18	67	98	23.5

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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 Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Avalon's EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 31 mpg highway are the best of any V6-powered large sedan. The Azera's numbers aren't too far behind (20/29). The LaCrosse's are (17/27). In our suburban driving we roughly matched the city figure. On the highway, though, we measured about 27. A number of factors might explain the shortfall. With a 70 mph limit, we were cruising well above the maximum speed of the EPA test cycle. Also, every seat was occupied and the trunk was chock full of luggage. Desire better fuel economy? Well, for the first time the Avalon is also available with a hybrid powertrain, specifically the same 200-horsepower (combined) unit available in the Camry. With this engine, the EPA ratings are 40/39. But you'll give up the more effortless acceleration and sweeter sound of the 268-horsepower V6. While the 3.5-liter V6 has changed very little since its introduction in the 2006 Avalon, and lacks the latest technology such as direct injection, it feels plenty strong and is among the best-sounding V6s. At low speeds and in turns traction is the limiting factor. All-wheel-drive would help, but unlike in the Buick isn't an option. The transmission remains the same six-speed automatic Toyota has offered since 2007. It's smooth and responsive, especially in sport mode (offered with the XLE Touring and Limited). If you desire to call the shifts yourself anyway, this can be done via either paddles flanking the steering wheel or the lever. Econ mode makes top mpg easier to attain by dulling throttle responses and quickening upshifts. see full Toyota Avalon review

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Toyota Avalon Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	20 to 22 mpg overall, over 30 on trips. see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	On the highway, cruising at 78 mph, with the cruise on, and the a/c on, we get 31 mpg! see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding - 22 city, 31 hwy, 26 combined (in warm weather - cold temps radically affect fuel economy) see full Toyota Avalon review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the fuel economy outstanding for a 6-cyl. engine. I have power when I ned it and the fuel economy of many 4-cyle. vehicles. see full Toyota Avalon review
2005	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent mileage the entire 8 years I have owned this car. Usually I get 22-24 in town and well over 32 on the highway sometimes up to 35 mpg if I keep at 65 when the RPM runs around 2000. see full Toyota Avalon review
2002	4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Average 24 mpg in town and generally 28-32 mpg on highway see full Toyota Avalon review