1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe

The CarCody take

The 1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 28 MPG combined, with 25 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2400, and tailpipe CO2 is 317.39 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive gasoline coupe People comfortable with a five-speed manual Shoppers comparing city and highway MPG

What it is

This 1988 Sentra Coupe is a subcompact car from Nissan. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline.

Power comes from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

The numbers

The key EPA figure is 28 MPG combined. That blends the car's 25 MPG city rating with its 33 MPG highway rating.

Your driving mix matters: stop-and-go city use is represented by the lower figure, while steady highway travel is represented by the higher one.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2400. The figure is tied to the car's official fuel-economy rating.

Tailpipe CO2 is 317.39 grams per mile.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping, place its 28 combined MPG beside the combined figure for another car. Its 25 city and 33 highway ratings also show where driving conditions can change the result.

The available facts do not provide another model's numbers, so they cannot establish a winner against a specific competitor. You can see other Nissan models in Nissan cars.

Who it suits

This Sentra suits a driver seeking a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox.

It makes the most sense when you want to judge running costs using the 28 MPG combined figure and the separate city and highway ratings.

Trade-offs

The five-speed manual transmission requires the driver to shift. Fuel economy also changes with use: the EPA figures are 25 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway.

The car's 1.6-liter engine and subcompact classification point to a smaller vehicle, while its gasoline powertrain carries an EPA annual fuel cost of $2400.

Verdict

Choose the 1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe if a compact footprint, front-wheel drive, and manual control fit your priorities. Its 28 MPG combined rating gives you a clear starting point for fuel planning, with a noticeable split between city and highway estimates. The EPA cost figure is $2400 a year, and its tailpipe output is 317.39 grams of CO2 per mile. Drivers who prefer an automatic, a different body size, or lower official fuel use should compare other cars before deciding.