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2009 Nissan Sentra fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2009 Nissan Sentra. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 34 highway.

At a glance

Combined
24 to 29 MPG depending on version
City and highway
26 and 34 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,300 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Sentra FE
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 263429 MPG $2,300
Sentra
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 253328 MPG $2,400
Sentra
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 243127 MPG $2,500
Sentra
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
4-cyl 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive 243026 MPG $2,600
Sentra
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive 212924 MPG $3,400
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,300 per year in fuel, versus $3,400 for the least efficient.

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