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1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1997 model. Among 42 subcompact cars rated for 1998, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 25 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1998 #7 of 42 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3514.96.7
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 1998 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  6. 7Nissan Sentra/200SX29 MPG $1,603
  7. 42Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386
1998 Sentra/200SXOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Sentra/200SX MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sentra/200SX		 Gas 25 MPG 35 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sentra/200SX		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sentra/200SX		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sentra/200SX		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
87 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/mi

1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Esteem 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Beetle Diesel saves $143/yr vs Saturn SC 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Sentra/200SX saves $57/yr vs Mitsubishi Mirage 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Mirage saves $103/yr vs Toyota Tercel 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Tercel saves $53/yr vs Honda Civic 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Civic saves $236/yr vs Suzuki Swift 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Swift saves $275/yr vs Toyota Paseo 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Sentra/200SX saves $57/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX?

Up to 29 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 23 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX?

The 1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1998 Nissan Sentra/200SX per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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