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Curb Weight | 2906 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 97.4 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 110.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 179.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 105.7 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3950 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.5 inches |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
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Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 27 mpg | ||
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Highway | 34 mpg | ||
Combined | 30 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 140 @ 5100 RPM | ||
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Torque | 147 @ 4800 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles |
If a roomy, comfortable interior and lots of low-priced, high-end features mean more to you than a flashy exterior and go-kartlike handling, the 2012 Nissan Sentra sedan is a great choice. Its Xtronic CVT transmission, which is standard on all but the base trim, is so efficient it delivers better fuel economy than the 6-speed manual.
If you are seeking a flashy exterior and go-kartlike handling, not to mention a more powerful engine and a manual transmission on the top-of-the-line trim, the Mazda Mazda3, Honda Civic or VW Golf is probably better suited to your needs. If you can afford to spend a bit more, the 2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R might also be a better choice.
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| Price | $4,200 | $4,450 | $3,625 | $4,150 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG | City 34/Hwy 39/Comb 36 MPG | City 28/Hwy 36/Comb 31 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 140 @ 5100 RPM | 206 @ 6000 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 160 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-CYL, Tigershark 2.0L | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |