Compare 2016 Nissan Sentra specifications by trim levels
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Sentra is a 5-seat Sedan from Nissan, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $16,780 to $22,170, the Nissan Sentra faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura RSX, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cobalt, Dodge Dart.
The Nissan Sentra has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Nissan Sentra boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 36 to 40 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 69.30mm x 182.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 Nissan Sentra
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Fuel Tank: 13.2 gal
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Wheelbase: 106.3 in
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MPG: 27 city/36 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
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Ground clearance: 6.4 in
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Engine: 1.8L I-4
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 2848 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 182.1 x 69.3 x 58.9
2016 Nissan Sentra Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Nissan Sentra is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Nissan Sentra safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Nissan Sentra specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Sedan
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 1.8L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 130 hp @ 1930
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Torque 128 lb-ft. @ 3,600
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Transmission 6-spd man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 9.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 17.4 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 182.1 in
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Width 69.3 in
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Height 58.9 in
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Wheelbase 106.3 in
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Curb Weight 2848 lbs
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GVWR 3781 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Ground clearance 6.4 in
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Turning radius 17.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 15.1 ft
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Cargo capacity 15.1 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 13.2 gal
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City 27 - 30 mpg
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Combined 32 - 36 mpg
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Highway 36 - 40 mpg
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Highway range 475.2 - 528 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |||
| 182.1 in | 182.1 in | 182.1 in | 182.5 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 69.3 in | 69.3 in | 69.3 in | 69.3 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 58.9 in | 58.9 in | 58.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | |||
| 128 lb-ft. | 128 lb-ft. | 128 lb-ft. | 128 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2848 lbs | 2858 lbs | 2877 lbs | 2920 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 3781 lbs | 3823 lbs | 3823 lbs | 3858 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 6.4 in | 6.4 in | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 42.5 in | 42.5 in | 42.5 in | 42.5 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39 in | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37 in | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 51 in | 51 in | 51 in | 51 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 50 in | 50 in | 50 in | 50 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 54 in | 54 in | 54 in | 54 in |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length |
| 182.1 in |
| Exterior body width |
| 69.3 in |
| Exterior height |
| 58.9 in |
| Horsepower |
| 130 hp |
| Torque |
| 128 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
| 2943 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 3858 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
| 106.3 in |
| Turning radius |
| 17.4 '' |
| Ground clearance |
| 6.5 in |
| Front legroom |
| 42.5 in |
| Rear legroom |
| 37.4 in |
| Front headroom |
| 39 in |
| Rear headroom |
| 37 in |
| Front hip room |
| 51 in |
| Rear hip room |
| 50 in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 55 in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 54 in |
Interior Features
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Clock | |||
| in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
| Cupholders | |||
| front | front | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | urethane |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Fuel door release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | urethane | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Auxiliary visors | |||
| dual | dual | dual | dual |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front |
| dual zone automatic |
| Clock |
| in-radio display |
| Cupholders |
| front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| urethane |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 1 |
| Overhead console |
| mini with storage |
| Floor console |
| full |
| Floor mats |
| carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
| power |
| Rear windows |
| power |
| 1-touch window up |
| driver |
| 1-touch window down |
| driver |
| Instrumentation |
| analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror |
| auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release |
| mechanical |
| Remote trunk release |
| power |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 2 |
| Steering wheel material |
| leather/metal-look |
| Auxiliary visors |
| dual |
Exterior Features
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna | |||
| window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| chrome | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | |||
| 16 steel | 16 steel | 16 steel | 17 machined aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna |
| window grid |
| Body material |
| fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
| clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
| chrome |
| Fog/driving lights |
| front |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
| trunk |
| Tinted windows |
| light |
| Rear window type |
| fixed |
| Mirrors |
| dual power remote |
| Sunroof |
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler |
| lip |
| Wheels |
| 17 machined aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
| compact steel |
Seats
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | sport |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | – | – | – |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center sliding | center sliding |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type |
| bucket |
| Standard seating |
| 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 6-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 4-way |
| Lumbar support |
| driver |
| Front armrests |
| center sliding |
| Front head restraints |
| adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
| 60-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints |
| 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
| leather |
Entertainment System
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |||
| AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | – | – |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Radio |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
| in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers |
| 6 |
| Navigation system |
| yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 2 |
Safety and Security Features
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | LED low beam |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal |
| driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
| curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control |
| ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| front |
| Headlights |
| LED low beam |
| Exterior light control |
| fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry |
| keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks |
| power with 2 stage unlock |
Mechanical Features
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | |||
| 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Brakes | |||
| front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd man w/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.93 | 3.52 | 3.52 | 3.52 |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Engine |
| 1.8L I-4 |
| Brakes |
| 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 4-wheel |
| Drive type |
| front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
| stainless steel |
| Steering |
| rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning |
| regular |
| Front suspension type |
| strut |
| Front shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
| coil |
| Rear suspension type |
| torsion beam |
| Rear shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
| coil |
| Transmission |
| Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
| 3.52 |
Other Specs
S 4dr Sedan |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan |
SV 4dr Sedan |
SR 4dr Sedan |
| Luggage capacity | |||
| 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |||
| 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | |||
| 1.8 liters | 1.8 liters | 1.8 liters | 1.8 liters |
| Base engine type | |||
| I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Fuel tank capacity | |||
| 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates | |||
| 27 City / 36 Hwy | 30 City / 40 Hwy | 29 City / 38 Hwy | 29 City / 38 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Tires | |||
| P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Bodyside moldings | |||
| body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored |
SL 4dr Sedan |
| Luggage capacity |
| 15.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
| 15.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
| 1.8 liters |
| Base engine type |
| I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 6,000 |
| Torque rpm |
| 3,600 |
| Fuel tank capacity |
| 13.2 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates |
| 29 City / 38 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights |
| front |
| Lighting - dome light |
| fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
| front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
| DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
| 36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
| 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
| 60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
| 36/36,000 |
| Tires |
| P205/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
| variable intermittent |
| Bodyside moldings |
| body-colored |