--- title: "Nissan Sentra Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "How the Nissan Sentra specs specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Fuel tank 12.4 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Nissan Sentra, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Nissan Sentra Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Nissan Sentra specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/specs) | N/A | 12.4 gal | 3,047 lbs | 29 city / 39 hwy (S, SV); 28/37 (SR, 17/18-in wheels); 2024 refresh: up to 30/40 (S/SV) | | [2013-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs) | N/A | 13.2 gal | 2,848 lbs | 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) | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/specs) | N/A | 14.5 gal | 2,906 lbs | 26 city / 34 hwy (2.0 CVT); 23/30 (SE-R CVT); 21/28 (SE-R Spec V 6MT, premium recommended) | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Nissan Sentra is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/specs) - [2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs) - [2012 Nissan Sentra Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/specs) ## Nissan Sentra specs: common questions ### How big is the fuel tank on a Nissan Sentra? 12.4 gallons. ### What does a Nissan Sentra weigh? About 3,047 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a Nissan Sentra get? 29 city / 39 hwy (S, SV); 28/37 (SR, 17/18-in wheels); 2024 refresh: up to 30/40 (S/SV) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)](https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/sentra/2021-Nissan-Sentra.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020-2022 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22-29 ft-lb)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/nissan-datsun/sentra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-mr20dd-b/) - [KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)](https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/sentra/specs/2020/nissan_sentra_nissan-sentra_2020) - [Go-Parts, 2020-2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/brakes-rear-nissan-sentra-2020-2025) - [Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Nissan_Sentra.shtml) ## Find your exact Sentra - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012) More Nissan Sentra guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.