Nissan Sentra — the model line, not this exact trim. Photo: Deathpallie325 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe

Nissan · Front-Wheel Drive · 1.6 L 4-cyl

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Model year1988

Combined MPG28

City MPG25

Highway MPG33

Annual fuel cost$2,400

Against the 1,746 nissan cars

Combined MPG 28 MPGbest 41 · avg 22

Annual fuel cost $2,400best $650 · avg $3,383

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe is a front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a 1.6 L four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. It is listed in the Subcompact Cars EPA class and is based on the Sentra. Fuel economy is rated at 25 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway, with 28 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,400, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 317.39 grams per mile. The separate city and highway ratings help show how the listed fuel figures vary by driving condition; the combined rating offers a single overall figure. Buyers comparing gasoline cars can consider these running-cost measures alongside the coupe's drivetrain, engine and transmission configuration.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers seeking a gasoline coupe with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. The 28 MPG combined rating and $2,400 annual fuel cost may help shoppers compare fuel expenses.

What is good

33 MPG highway
28 MPG combined
$2,400 annual fuel cost

What to know first

25 MPG city
Five-speed manual transmission

Verdict

The Sentra Coupe has a 1.6 L four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its 28 MPG combined rating and $2,400 annual fuel cost are useful considerations for fuel-conscious buyers.