Nissan Sentra SR MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Sentra SR has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2020 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 33 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 32 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #44 of 124 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #36 of 116 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #37 of 121 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #38 of 117 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #42 of 101 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #41 of 86 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Nissan Sentra SR placed highest in 2021 at #36 of 116, and lowest in 2020 at #44 of 124. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 30 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 270 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI, start-stop | 30 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 270 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 28 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 283 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 28 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 283 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 28 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 283 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI | 28 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 280 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 32 → 33 mpg | +1 mpg | 348 gal |
What Sentra SR fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Nissan Sentra SR burns 348 to 348 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,045 | $1,045 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,220 | $1,220 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,394 | $1,394 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $1,900 to $1,900 a year in fuel, or $1,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 33 mpg the Nissan Sentra SR is 8 mpg better the median, which is worth about $390 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.