2010 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 2010 Nissan Sentra.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra has 4 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Nissan Sentra Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Nissan Sentra is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 29 26 34
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 27 24 31
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L 26 24 30
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 24 21 28

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Nissan Sentra?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Nissan Sentra is $2,488.

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 2010 Nissan Sentra to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $938 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,150 save $750
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,300 save $0
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L $3,100 spend $4,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Nissan Sentra Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Nissan Sentra will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

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

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 10
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L 12

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2010 Nissan Sentra model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Nissan Sentra Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 26
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 29
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 750
Fuel Cost $2,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Nissan Sentra Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Nissan Sentra Automatic (AV-S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AV-S6)
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Nissan Sentra Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 28
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,000
Fuel Cost $3,100
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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