--- title: "2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "Fuel tank 13.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Specifications Fuel tank 13.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra holds 13.2 gallons of fuel and is rated 30 city / 38 hwy (1.8 CVT, 2013-2016; 29/37 for 2017-2019); 27/35 (1.8 6MT); 27/33 (SR Turbo/NISMO CVT), 26/32 (turbo 6MT, premium recommended). ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Fuel tank | 13.2 gallons | | Fuel economy | 30 city / 38 hwy (1.8 CVT, 2013-2016; 29/37 for 2017-2019); 27/35 (1.8 6MT); 27/33 (SR Turbo/NISMO CVT), 26/32 (turbo 6MT, premium recommended) | | Curb weight | 2,848 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2025 (Intelligent Key) | ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.8L 4-cylinder (MRA8DE) | S, FE+ S, SV, SR, SL (130 hp 2013-2016; re-rated 124 hp for 2017-2019) | 130 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 1.6L turbo DIG-T (MR16DDT) | SR Turbo and NISMO, 2017-2019 (188 hp; 6MT or CVT) | 188 hp | Premium 91 octane recommended (regular 87 acceptable with reduced performance) | ## Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2013 through 2019, the B17 (7th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2013 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013) - [2014 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014) - [2015 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015) - [2016 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016) - [2017 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017) - [2018 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018) - [2019 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019) ## What changed during the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch, 150 lb lighter than the B16, 1.8L MRA8DE with CVT or 6MT, FE+ aero-economy trims | | 2014 | Revised CVT calibration, steering, and suspension tuning for a smoother, more responsive drive; powertrain otherwise unchanged | | 2015 | Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014 | | 2016 | Facelift: new front/rear fascias and lights, available LED low beams (SL), updated steering/suspension tune, added driver-assist options | | 2017 | SR Turbo (188-hp 1.6L MR16DDT) and NISMO join the lineup; 1.8L re-rated to 124 hp (CVT) | | 2018 | Automatic Emergency Braking made standard | | 2019 | Final B17 year; SR Turbo and NISMO's last year, the last factory-hot Sentra to date | ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra specs: common questions ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra? 13.2 gallons. ### What does a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra weigh? About 2,848 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra get? 30 city / 38 hwy (1.8 CVT, 2013-2016; 29/37 for 2017-2019); 27/35 (1.8 6MT); 27/33 (SR Turbo/NISMO CVT), 26/32 (turbo 6MT, premium recommended) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [2017 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (oil, capacities, NS-3, tires, bulbs, CR2025)](https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/Sentra/2017/2017-Sentra-owner-manual.pdf) - [2013 Sentra Factory Service Manual, Engine Lubrication (4.0 L with filter)](https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=Sentra/2013/LU.pdf) - [BBB National Programs, Nissan CVT Stringer class action (2013-2017 Sentra, 84 mo/84k)](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/nissan-cvt) - [Martinez v. Nissan CVT settlement (2018-2019 Sentra, 24 mo/24k extension)](https://www.altimasentraversacvtsettlement2022.com/) - [NHTSA recall 16V-244, occupant classification system](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [NHTSA recall 21V-135, brake light switch, 2016-2019 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [Nissan parts. 15208-65F0E oil filter (fits 1995-2021 Sentra)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [CarComplaints, 2013 Sentra CVT transmission failure](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Sentra/2013/transmission/cvt_transmission_failure.shtml) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014/2017 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Nissan_Sentra.shtml) ## Other Nissan Sentra generations - [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/specs) - [2012 Nissan Sentra specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/specs). ## More for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.