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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Sentra with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 32 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #32 of 105 - 58 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #58 of 401 - 411 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #411 of 539 - 09 Nissan cars
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Ordered by fuel a year #206 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Sentra with Sport/Normal/Eco Modes is a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a variable-ratio automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 33 MPG combined, with 30 MPG city and 38 MPG highway. The EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,050.
Good to know
- 33 MPG combined EPA rating
- 38 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive layout
- 2.0 L four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 30 MPG city rating is lower than highway MPG
- Runs on gasoline
- EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,050
- Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 268 g per mile
Who it suits. Drivers mixing city trips and highway miles Buyers wanting a midsize gasoline car Drivers who prefer front-wheel drive
Choose this Sentra when a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive matches your daily use and a 33 MPG combined rating is enough for your budget. Highway-heavy drivers get the stronger 38 MPG figure, while city drivers should plan around 30 MPG. The 2.0 L four-cylinder and variable-ratio automatic keep the powertrain specification simple. Its EPA fuel-cost estimate of $2,050 a year gives you a clear running-cost figure, but gasoline prices and mileage will change the amount you actually spend.
What it is
This 2027 Sentra is a midsize car powered by gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios. The model is designated with Sport, Normal, and Eco Modes.
The numbers
The figure to start with is 33 MPG combined. That combines the EPA city and highway ratings into one number for mixed driving. The separate ratings are 30 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,050. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and the gasoline price where you live. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 268 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Sentra's EPA ratings are 33 MPG combined, 30 MPG city, and 38 MPG highway.
Who it suits
This Sentra fits a driver who wants a midsize gasoline car and spends time in both city and highway traffic. Its 38 highway MPG rating matters most for longer road trips, while the 30 city MPG figure is the closer guide for urban driving.
Trade-offs
The highway rating is 8 MPG higher than the city rating, so driving mix matters. This is a gasoline-only powertrain with front-wheel drive, not an electric or all-wheel-drive setup. The EPA's $2,050 yearly fuel estimate is an ongoing ownership cost to budget for.
Verdict
The Sentra's core case is straightforward: a midsize body, front-wheel drive, and 33 MPG combined from a gasoline four-cylinder. It makes the most sense when you want one car for city errands and highway miles and prefer an automatic transmission. Check the 30 MPG city figure against your normal routes, then use the $2,050 EPA fuel estimate as a yearly planning number.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 33 MPG
- City MPG
- 30 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 268 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?
The EPA combined rating is 33 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 30 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,050.
What engine and transmission does this Sentra use?
It has a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
Is the 2027 Sentra front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive system is front-wheel drive.
What class of car is it?
The EPA classifies it as a midsize car.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
The rating is 268 grams of CO2 per mile.
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