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Nissan · model year 1985

1985 Nissan Sentra Wagon

Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Station Wagons

EPA figures · 1985fueleconomy.gov

29MPG combined

26/34MPG city / highway

$2,300fuel a year

306 g CO₂ per mile 1.6 L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 1985 Nissan Sentra Wagon is a small station wagon with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its combined rating is 29 MPG, with 26 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,300, with tailpipe CO2 of 306.45 grams per mile.

Good to know

34 MPG highway rating
29 MPG combined rating
Front-wheel-drive wagon body
Five-speed manual transmission

Watch for

26 MPG city rating
$2,300 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
306.45 grams of CO2 per mile

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive wagon Buyers who prefer a five-speed manual

Choose the Sentra Wagon if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual match your priorities. Its 29 MPG combined rating gives it a straightforward fuel benchmark, while the separate city and highway numbers help set expectations for your route. The main ownership consideration is the stated yearly fuel cost, paired with its tailpipe CO2 figure. This is a practical fit for a buyer who specifically wants an older gasoline wagon and accepts the costs shown here.

What it is

The 1985 Nissan Sentra Wagon is a gasoline-powered small station wagon. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. It belongs to the Sentra family; see other Nissan cars.

The numbers

Its defining figure is 29 combined MPG. The rating is 26 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway, so the highway figure is 8 MPG higher than the city figure.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,300. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping among small station wagons, use 29 combined MPG as this Sentra Wagon's main yardstick. Its 26 city and 34 highway ratings show how the driving split changes the result.

Who it suits

This car suits someone seeking a small wagon with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its fuel figures fit drivers who want one clear combined number while keeping the highway and city ratings in view.

Trade-offs

The highway rating is stronger than the city rating, but city driving is rated at 26 MPG. The gasoline powertrain also carries a $2,300 annual fuel-cost estimate and 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 29 MPG
City MPG: 26 MPG
Highway MPG: 34 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $2,300
Tailpipe CO₂: 306 g per mile
Model year: 1985
Body: Wagon
EPA size class: Small Station Wagons
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 1.6 L 4-cyl
Transmission: Manual 5-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1985 Nissan Sentra Wagon's combined MPG?

It is rated at 29 combined MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG ratings?

The Sentra Wagon is rated at 26 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,300.

What drivetrain does this wagon use?

It uses front-wheel drive.

What engine and transmission does it have?

It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?

Its listed tailpipe output is 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.