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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 34 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #34 of 105 - 60 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #60 of 401 - 410 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #410 of 539 - 08 Nissan cars
Every model year, newest first #8 of 1,746 - 205 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #205 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes is a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder earns 33 MPG combined, with 30 city and 38 highway. The official annual fuel-cost figure is $2,050, and tailpipe emissions are 269 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 33 MPG combined from a gasoline powertrain
- 38 MPG highway rating for steady long trips
- Front-wheel drive and automatic transmission
- Midsize-car classification
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 30 MPG city is lower than its highway figure
- Gasoline-only powertrain
- Front-wheel drive only
- Annual fuel-cost figure is $2,050
- Tailpipe CO2 is 269 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize gasoline car Highway commuters focused on 38 MPG Buyers comfortable with front-wheel drive
The 2027 Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes is a straightforward midsize gasoline choice for drivers who spend meaningful time on highways. Its combined 33 MPG rating balances a 30 MPG city result with 38 MPG highway performance. The stated annual fuel cost is $2,050, so fuel remains a central ownership expense. Front-wheel drive and the 2.0-liter four-cylinder keep the mechanical setup simple, while the variable-ratio automatic handles shifting. Consider it when those numbers fit your routes and you do not need a different fuel type or drive layout.
What it is
The 2027 Nissan Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes is a midsize car running on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
The numbers
Its defining figure is 33 MPG combined. That breaks down to 30 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. The figures give you a simple way to set expectations: stop-and-go trips use more fuel than steady highway travel.
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What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,050. Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 269 grams per mile.
How it compares
The Sentra sits in the EPA midsize-car class and returns 33 MPG combined. You can place that figure beside other models in fuel-efficient midsize cars and the wider fuel-efficient cars list.
Who it suits
This car fits drivers who want a gasoline midsize car with front-wheel drive and a clear city/highway efficiency split. Its 38-MPG highway rating favors regular longer-distance cruising, while 30 MPG city reflects heavier urban use.
Trade-offs
The gasoline engine and 33-MPG combined rating keep the car in conventional-fuel territory. Front-wheel drive limits the drivetrain choice to the front wheels, and the automatic uses variable gear ratios rather than fixed gears.
Verdict
Choose the Sentra if a midsize gasoline car matches your driving and you value its 38-MPG highway figure. Budget around $2,050 in annual fuel cost using the official estimate. Its 30 MPG city result shows the likely cost of frequent urban trips. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive layout, and variable-ratio automatic make the specification straightforward, but this is not an electric or all-wheel-drive option.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 33 MPG
- City MPG
- 30 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 269 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Nissan Sentra's combined MPG?
It is rated at 33 MPG combined.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The Sentra is rated at 30 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The official annual fuel-cost figure is $2,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
Is the 2027 Sentra front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive layout is front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe rating is 269 grams of CO2 per mile.
What fuel does this Sentra use?
It uses gasoline.
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