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2016 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing

Mechanical

Engine
Name MRA8DE
Cam design DOHC
Orientation Transverse
Cylinders / configuration I4
Block / head composition Cast aluminum
Displacement (liters / cc) 1.8L / 1798 cc
Horsepower 130 hp @ 6,000 RPM (124 CAL emissions)
Torque (lb-ft) 128 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM (125 CAL emissions)
Bore & stroke (mm) 79.7 x 90.1
Compression ratio (:1) 9.9
Maximum engine speed 6,400 RPM
Fuel delivery system Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Engine mounts (4 mounts) Fluid-filled (right side), solid (left side), rubber with integrated torque rod (upper side, lower side)
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
Emissions system 2 catalytic converters with main and secondary mufflers
Emission certification level Tier 2, Bin5/
LEV2-LEV (50-State); LEV2-SULEV (CAL)
Exhaust Tailpipe Single

 

Electrical
Ignition system Electric (direct)
Starter 12-volt
Alternator 110 amp/2kw
Battery Amp-hour rating 49 Ah

 

Transmission and Drive System S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Drive configuration Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission type 6-speed manual S - - -
Xtronic O – S / S FE+ S S S S
Gear ratio   6MT Xtronic
M/T 1st 3.727 4.006
M/T 2nd 2.105 4.006
M/T 3rd 1.518 4.006
M/T 4th 1.171 4.006
M/T 5th 0.914 4.006
M/T 6th 0.767 4.006
Xtronic High   0.550
Reverse 3.686 3.770
Final drive ratio (:1) 3.933 3.517

 

Brakes S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Front Type vented disc S
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 11.0 x 0.9
Rear Type drum S -
Drum diameter (in.) 9.0  
Rear Type solid disc - S
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)   11.5 x 0.4
Brake control Power-assisted
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) S
Brake Assist S
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S

     Number of wheels

4

     Number of channels

4
     Number of sensors 4
Parking brake Hand brake in center console

 

Steering S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Type Electric Power-assisted (vehicle-speed-sensitive)
Steering wheel Tilt and telescopic Manual
3-spoke urethane S - - -
3-spoke leather - S S S
Cruise control switches S S S S
Audio switches S S S S
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone switches S S S S
Distance control switches - - O O
Steering ratio 16.3:1
Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.97
Turning diameter  – curb-to-curb (ft.) 34.8

 

Suspension
Front Independent strut w/ coil springs
     Stabilizer bar S (22.0 mm)
Rear Torsion Beam
     Stabilizer bar S (24.6 mm)
Active Understeer Control S (except S 6MT and FE+ S)
Twin tube shock absorbers S

 

Body / Chassis
Type Unibody
Materials (primary) Corrosion resistant and high-strength steel

 

Exterior

Wheels & Tires S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Wheels
  16-inch steel with cover, 6.5J x 16 S S - -
  16-inch aluminum-alloy, 6.5J x 16 - O - -
  17-inch aluminum-alloy, 6.5J x 17 - - S -
  17-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy, 6.5J x 17 - - - S
Tires
     205/55R16 all-season tires S S - -
     205/55R16 low rolling resistance tires FE+ S - - -
     205/50R17 all-season tires - - S S
Temporary spare tire in trunk T125/70D16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – direct sensor type S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert - S S S

 

Lights S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Halogen headlights S -
LED headlight accents - - -
Projector LED low beam headlights (halogen high beam) with LED accents - S
Automatic on/off S
Smart Auto Headlights S
Mirrors with LED turn signal indicators - S
Fog lights - S
Center High-Mount Stop Light S

 

Exterior Features S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Chrome front grille S
Body-color remote power outside mirrors S
Heated outside mirrors - O S S
Chrome door handles S
Variable intermittent front wipers S
Moonroof - O O O
Side sill spoilers, rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tip finisher - - S -
Rear decklid spoiler (FE+ type) FE+ S - - -
Rear tire and underbody aerodynamic deflectors FE+ S - - -

 

Interior

Seating S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Capacity 5 passenger
Material Cloth S - - -
Premium cloth - S - -
Premium Sport cloth - - S -
Leather-appointed - - O S
Front seats Bucket S
     Driver’s seat 6-way manual S S S -
6-way power - - O S
2-way power lumbar - - O S
     Front passenger's seat 4-way manual S
     Front seat lower cushion storage pockets S
Heated front seats - O S S
Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down

 

Audio and Navigation Systems S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Head unit and speakers  
     AM/FM/CD with 4 speakers S -
     AM/FM/CD/Sat Radio/USB with 6 speakers, 5.0-in. color display - S S
     Bose® AM/FM/CD/Sat Radio/USB w/ 8 speakers - - O O
5.0-inch display audio - S S -
5.8-inch display audio - O O S
Radio Data System (RDS) S
Speed-Sensitive Volume control (SSV) S
Auxiliary input jack S
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) - S S S
Satellite Radio antenna - S S S
Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® - S S S
MP3 CD playback capability S
USB connection port w/ iPod® Interface S
NissanConnectSM with Mobile Apps - S S S
NissanConnect with Navigation system featuring 5.8-inch color touch-screen, NissanConnect Apps, SiriusXM® Traffic, SiriusXM® Travel Link® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant - O O S
NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) - - O O
Siri Eyes Free™ Voice Recognition - S S S
Advanced Drive-Assist Display (5-inch display) - S S S

 

Instrumentation
Speedometer S
Tachometer
Coolant temperature
Fuel level
Trip Odometer – dual
Outside temperature
Average speed and fuel consumption
Eco Pedal Indicator
Fine Vision electroluminescent illumination

 

Comfort & Convenience Features S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches S
Power windows
Driver-side one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse
S
Power door locks with auto-locking feature S
Remote keyless entry system with trunk release S
Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry with push button ignition - S S S
Remote releases – trunk and fuel filler door S
Cup holders Front/rear 2/2
12-volt outlet S
Assist grips (3) Front passenger side/rear RH and LH
Illuminated glove box with damper S
Battery saver S
Front door pockets S
Sun visors w/ extensions w/ vanity mirrors S S S S
w/ illuminated vanity mirrors - O O O
Air Conditioning with in-cabin microfilter S
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control - S
Front window defroster S
Rear window defroster with indicator light & timer S
Inside rearview mirror Type Manual day/night
Auto-dimming inside mirror - - O S
Dual LED overhead front map lights S
Cargo area lamp S
Sliding center armrest S
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System S
RearView Monitor - S S S
Piano Black interior trim S S - S
Piano Black and sport interior trim - - S -
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver - - O S
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) - - O O

 

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor S
Front seat-mounted side-impact   supplemental air bags S
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection S
Seat belts Front 3-point ELR (plus ALR for passenger)
Rear 3-point ALR/ELR
Seatbelt with pretensioners, load limiters and adjustable upper anchors Front seating positions

 

Child Safety
Power window lockout button S
LATCH system 2 outboard rear seat positions
     Child seat upper tether anchor 3 positions (rear parcel shelf)
Child safety rear door locks S
Emergency inside trunk release S

 

Active Safety
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) S
Traction Control System (TCS) S
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) - O
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) - O O S
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) - O O S

 

Passive Safety
Energy-absorbing steering column S
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Body side reinforcements
Shift interlock system

 

Security
Vehicle Security System - S
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System S

 

Dimensions

Exterior (inches) S/FE+ S SV SR SL
Wheelbase 106.3
Overall length 182.1 182.5 182.1
Overall width 69.3
Overall height 58.9
Tread width Front 60.2
Rear 60.2
Minimum ground clearance (Fr/Rr) Front 6.4
Rear 6.5
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.29/
0.27
0.29 0.29 0.30

 

Interior (inches) Front Rear
Head room (w/o moonroof) 39.4 36.7
Leg room 42.5 37.4
Hip room 50.9 50.1
Shoulder room 54.7 53.9

 

Weights S FE+ S SV SR SL
Curb (lbs)
Front M/T 1,703 - - - -
Xtronic 1,719 1717 1,731 1,742 1,756
Rear M/T 1,145 - - - -
Xtronic 1,138 1,140 1,147 1,178 1,187
Total M/T 2,848 - - - -
Xtronic 2,857 2,858 2,877 2,920 2,943
Weight dist (%) Fr/Rr 60/40 MT
60/40 Xtr
60/40
60/40
60/40 60/40 60/40
GVWR (pounds) 3,781 MT
3,823 Xtr
3,823 3,823 3,858 3,858

 

Capacities
Fuel tank (gallons) 13.2
Engine oil (liters) 5.1
Engine coolant (quarts) 7.0

 

Volume (cubic feet)
Passenger compartment w/o moonroof 95.9
Cargo 15.1
Total 111.0

 

EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)
6MT Xtronic FE+ S
City (mpg) 27 29 30
Highway (mpg) 36 38 40
Combined (mpg) 30 32 34

 

Options S SV SR SL
Driver's Assist Package: NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 5.8-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) - O O -
Style Package: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature, center room dim lamp (LED), dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, 16-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels - O - -
All Weather Package: Heated front seats, heated outside mirrors - O - -
SR Premium Package: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature, center room dim lamp (LED), dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Bose® Premium Audio system with 8 speakers, leather-appointed seats, 6-way power driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar, NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 5.8-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® Travel Link® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) - - O -
SL Premium Package: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature, center room dim lamp (LED), dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Bose® Premium Audio system with 8 speakers - - - O
Technology Package: Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) - - O O
16-inch Alloy Wheels: 16-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels - A - -

S – Standard
O – Option
A – Accessory

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