Model year guide

1987 Nissan Sentra

Q: What gas mileage does the 1987 Nissan Sentra get?

The 1987 Nissan Sentra has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Nissan Sentra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1987 Nissan Sentra at a glance

Combined24–27 mpg

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1987 Nissan Sentra MPG & running costs

Combined24–27 mpg

City24 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,650

EPA size classCompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd

Passenger volume89 cu ft

Cargo volume15 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Nissan Sentra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250

Fuel only$13,250

Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Nissan Sentra vehicles on record

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1987 Nissan Sentra — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Nissan Sentra get?

The 1987 Nissan Sentra has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.