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Nissan · model year 1988

1988 Nissan Sentra Coupe

Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars

EPA figures · 1988fueleconomy.gov
28MPG combined
25/33MPG city / highway
$2,400fuel a year
317 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.

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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.

Good to know

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

Watch for

  • 25 MPG city
  • Five-speed manual transmission

Who it suits. 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.

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.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
28 MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
33 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$2,400
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g per mile
The car
Model year
1988
Body
Car
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
1.6 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Manual 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

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