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1985 Nissan Sentra Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Nissan Sentra Diesel is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 40 MPG combined (38 city / 44 highway) on diesel. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,388 a year to fuel.

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Combined 40 MPG 38 MPG city · 44 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,388 15,000 mi/yr · $9.25 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #8 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1985 Nissan Sentra Diesel's fuel average is 17.0 km/L (5.9 L/100 km), or 40 MPG combined: 16.2 km/L in the city and 18.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	38	16.2	6.2
Highway	44	18.7	5.3
Combined	40	17.0	5.9

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
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8Nissan Sentra Diesel40 MPG $1,388
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63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812

1985 Sentra DieselOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Sentra Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.7L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Sentra	Diesel	38 MPG	44 MPG	40 MPG	—	$1,388
FWD · 1.7L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Sentra	Diesel	37 MPG	45 MPG	40 MPG	—	$1,388

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 1.7L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 84 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 254 g/mi

1985 Nissan Sentra Diesel vs. rivals

vs Isuzu 750C/I-Mark 35 MPG · $1,329/yr 750C/I-Mark saves $59/yr vs Chevrolet Spectrum 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Spectrum saves $59/yr vs Dodge Colt 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Colt saves $20/yr vs Mitsubishi Mirage 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Mirage saves $20/yr vs Plymouth Colt 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sentra Diesel saves $22/yr vs Ford Laser 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Sentra Diesel saves $162/yr vs Nissan Sentra 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Sentra Diesel saves $162/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Nissan Sentra (30 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Nissan Sentra Diesel?

Up to 40 MPG combined (38 city / 44 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Nissan Sentra Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Nissan Sentra Diesel?