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2013 Nissan Sentra MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Nissan Sentra is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 33 MPG combined (30 city / 38 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 30 to 33 MPG. That's up 4 MPG from the 2012 model. Among 59 midsize cars rated for 2013, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,409 a year to fuel.

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Combined 33 MPG 30 MPG city · 38 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,409 15,000 mi/yr · $9.39 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #13 of 59 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 Nissan Sentra's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	38	16.2	6.2
Combined	33	14.0	7.1

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
5Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
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13Nissan Sentra33 MPG $1,409
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59Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2013 SentraOther midsize carsClass median: $1,911/yr

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

Sentra MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Sentra	Gas	30 MPG	38 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Sentra	Gas	29 MPG	38 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Sentra FE	Gas	30 MPG	39 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Sentra	Gas	27 MPG	35 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 268 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 9/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 9/10

2013 Nissan Sentra vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Elantra 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Sentra saves $44/yr vs Chevrolet Cruze 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Sentra saves $44/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Sentra saves $194/yr vs Dodge Dart 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Sentra saves $194/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Sentra saves $194/yr vs Ford Fusion 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Sentra saves $194/yr vs Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid 88 MPGe + 38 MPG · $1,122/yr C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid saves $287/yr vs Toyota Prius 48 MPG · $969/yr Prius saves $440/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Nissan Sentra?

Up to 33 MPG combined (30 city / 38 highway); ratings range from 30 to 33 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Nissan Sentra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Nissan Sentra?