Nissan Sentra: generations and engines
The Nissan Sentra has been built since 1994 in 6 generations, with 14 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1994–present
Generations6
Engine versions14
Power86–188 hp
Body stylesSedan
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Nissan Sentra generations
- 1994–1999
- 2000–2006
Nissan Sentra (B15)
Engines below - 2006–2012
Nissan Sentra VI
Engines below - 2016–present
Nissan Sentra VII (B17, facelift 2016)
Engines below - 2017–present
Nissan Sentra VII NISMO (B17, facelift 2017)
Engines below - 2020–present
Nissan Sentra VIII
Engines below
Specs
Nissan Sentra engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Nissan Sentra (B15)2000–2006 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 i 16V XE (127 hp) | 2000–2006 | Gasoline | 127 hp (93 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 109 mph (175 km/h) | ||
| 2.5 i V6 24V SE-R (177 hp) | 2000–2006 | Gasoline | 177 hp (130 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) | 7.2 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Nissan Sentra VI2006–2012 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0i 16V (135 hp) | 2006–2012 | Gasoline | 135 hp (99 kW) | 141 lb-ft (191 Nm) |
Nissan Sentra VII (B17, facelift 2016)2016–present · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (124 hp) Xtronic | 2016–present | Gasoline | 124 hp (91 kW) | 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) | |||
| 1.8 (130 hp) | 2016–present | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | 128 lb-ft (174 Nm) | |||
| SR 1.6 Turbo (188 hp) | 2017–present | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | |||
| SR 1.6 Turbo (188 hp) Xtronic | 2017–present | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) |
Nissan Sentra VII NISMO (B17, facelift 2017)2017–present · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6i (188 hp) | 2017–present | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | |||
| 1.6i (188 hp) Xtronic CVT | 2017–present | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) |
Nissan Sentra VIII2020–present · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (149 hp) Xtronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 149 hp (110 kW) | 146 lb-ft (198 Nm) | |||
| SR 2.0 (149 hp) Xtronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 149 hp (110 kW) | 146 lb-ft (198 Nm) |
Before you buy
Check a used Nissan Sentra
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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