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2020 Nissan

Sentra

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Nissan Sentra: best and worst years
2020 Nissan Sentra
PhotoDinkun ChenCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
149
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.10
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
268 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
40.3 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 7.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
183 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,053 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
200
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE20%
  • STEERING18%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 299 total.

Nissan Sentra: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.