Photo: Nissan Sentra by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Nissan · model year 1986
1986 Nissan Sentra Wagon
Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Station Wagons
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The CarCody take
The 1986 Nissan Sentra Wagon is a small station wagon with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 25 MPG combined, with 23 city and 27 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2700, and tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 25 MPG combined EPA rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Automatic transmission
- Wagon body with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2700
- 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive wagon Owners who prefer an automatic transmission Mixed city and highway trips
Choose this Sentra Wagon if a small body, front-wheel drive, and automatic shifting match your needs. The useful planning number is 25 MPG across mixed trips, not the slightly higher highway estimate. Budget around $2700 in yearly fuel under the EPA estimate. Drivers focused on lower fuel spending should compare that figure with other small wagons before deciding.
What it is
The 1986 Nissan Sentra Wagon is a small station wagon from Nissan. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline, with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 25 MPG combined. EPA estimates 23 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700. Tailpipe emissions are 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Sentra Wagon is classified as a Small Station Wagon. Its 25 combined MPG sits between its 23 city MPG and 27 highway MPG ratings, giving separate reference points for stop-and-go and steady-speed driving.
Who it suits
This wagon fits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its city and highway ratings help set expectations for mixed driving.
Trade-offs
The three-speed automatic keeps the drivetrain simple, while the EPA figures show a 4-MPG spread between city and highway use. The 25 MPG combined rating comes with a listed $2700 annual fuel cost and 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose this Sentra Wagon if a small body, front-wheel drive, and automatic shifting match your needs. The useful planning number is 25 MPG across mixed trips, not the slightly higher highway estimate. Budget around $2700 in yearly fuel under the EPA estimate. Drivers focused on lower fuel spending should compare that figure with other small wagons before deciding.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 25 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 355 g per mile
- Model year
- 1986
- Body
- Wagon
- EPA size class
- Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1986 Nissan Sentra Wagon's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 23 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does it cost per year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Sentra Wagon front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive system is front-wheel drive.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.
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