1984 Nissan Sentra MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Nissan Sentra.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra has 9 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Nissan Sentra Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Nissan Sentra is 33 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L252328
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L302735
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L302931
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L413746
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L363341
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L252328
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L302735
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L403844
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L373342

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Nissan Sentra?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Nissan Sentra is $2,206.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1984 Nissan Sentra to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $472 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,100save $1,000
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,550spend $1,250 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$1,900save $2,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,150save $750
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$1,950save $1,750
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,100save $1,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Nissan Sentra Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Nissan Sentra will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L12
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L9
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L10
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L9
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Nissan Sentra Emit?

The 1984 Nissan Sentra will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1984 Nissan Sentra.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 9 1984 Nissan Sentra model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG29
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,250
Fuel Cost$2,550
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG37
Highway MPG46
Combined MPG41
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,000
Fuel Cost$1,900
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG36
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG38
Highway MPG44
Combined MPG40
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,750
Fuel Cost$1,950
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG42
Combined MPG37
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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