Autoknowtive
Nissan Sentra
Nissan built the Sentra in 1984–1995 and 2000–today. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 7 of them, from the 2004 Nissan Sentra to the 2026 Nissan Sentra. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 1984–1995 and 2000–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 7 cars
How it changed
Power went from 177 hp in the 2004 Sentra to 151 hp in the 2026 Sentra. It got heavier along the way: 1,229 kg for the 2004 car, 1,382 kg for the 2020. The most powerful here is the 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R at 200 hp (149 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2013 Nissan Sentra, in 11.2 s.
Every Sentra in the catalog
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R
The 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R, which marks the return of Nissan's legendary sport compact sedan, offers more power, performance and technology than any SE-R that has come before.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2013 Nissan Sentra
2017 Nissan Sentra
The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO is the latest in a long line of compact Nissan performance sedans going back nearly 50 years to the Datsun 510 and the original Sentra SE-R.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2020 Nissan Sentra
2024 Nissan Sentra
2026 Nissan Sentra
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sentra | 177 hp (132 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) | — | — | 1,229 kg (2,709 lb) | 2.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 27 mpg |
| 2007 Sentra SE-R | 200 hp (149 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) | — | — | 1,410 kg (3,109 lb) | 2.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6 speed manual | 28 mpg |
| 2013 Sentra | 130 hp (97 kW) | 128 lb-ft (174 Nm) | 11.2 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 1,281 kg (2,824 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT | 33 mpg |
| 2017 Sentra | 132 hp (98 kW) | 128 lb-ft (174 Nm) | — | — | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT | 27 mpg |
| 2020 Sentra | 149 hp (111 kW) | 146 lb-ft (198 Nm) | — | — | 1,382 kg (3,047 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT Xtronic | 33 mpg |
| 2024 Sentra | 151 hp (113 kW) | 146 lb-ft (198 Nm) | — | — | — | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT Xtronic | 34 mpg |
| 2026 Sentra | 151 hp (113 kW) | 146 lb-ft (198 Nm) | — | — | — | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | automatic transmission Xtronic | 33 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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