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1987 Nissan Sentra MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Nissan Sentra is a subcompact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 31 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 28 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #10 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Nissan Sentra's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2811.98.4
Highway3615.36.5
Combined3113.27.6

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 10Nissan Sentra31 MPG $1,500
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 SentraOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Sentra MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sentra Honeybee		 Gas 28 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG — $1,500
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sentra		 Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sentra Coupe		 Gas 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sentra Coupe		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sentra Honeybee		 Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sentra		 Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sentra Wagon		 Gas 22 MPG 26 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
4WD/AWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sentra Wagon 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
287 g/mi

1987 Nissan Sentra vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Colt 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Colt 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Mirage 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu I-Mark 33 MPG · $1,409/yr I-Mark saves $91/yr vs Chevrolet Spectrum 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Spectrum saves $91/yr vs Pontiac Sunburst 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sunburst saves $91/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Sentra saves $103/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Nissan Sentra?

Up to 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 23 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Nissan Sentra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Nissan Sentra?

The 1987 Nissan Sentra's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Nissan Sentra per year?

About $1,500 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.00 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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