1986 Nissan Sentra Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 Nissan Sentra (25–40 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 1.7 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 25–40 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,250–$2,700
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.7 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 37 | 45 | 40 | $2,400 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 23–27 | 27–35 | 25–30 | $2,250–$2,700 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentra | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 27 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Sentra | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Diesel | 37 | 45 | 40 | $2,400 |
| Sentra | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Sentra Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 27 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Sentra Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 Nissan Sentra?
According to EPA data, the 1986 Nissan Sentra is rated at 25–40 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 Nissan Sentra have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1986 Nissan Sentra use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 Nissan Sentra?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,250 to $2,700.