1994 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 1994 Nissan Sentra.

The 1994 Nissan Sentra has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1994 Nissan Sentra Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1994 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1994 Nissan Sentra Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1994 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1994 Nissan Sentra Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1994 Nissan Sentra is 25 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L262332
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L282534
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232127
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232128

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1994 Nissan Sentra?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1994 Nissan Sentra is $2,513.

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 1994 Nissan Sentra to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,062 more 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,250save $250
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1994 Nissan Sentra Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1994 Nissan Sentra will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1994 Nissan Sentra Emit?

The 1994 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 1994 Nissan Sentra.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1994 Nissan Sentra model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Nissan Sentra Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 4-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 1994 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Nissan Sentra Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Nissan Sentra Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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