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Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 44 recorded runs

Nissan Sentra 0–60 Times

The Nissan Sentra 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 44 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan Sentra is the 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V , which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Nissan Sentra is the 1986 Nissan Sentra SE Coupe, which took 13.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.20 seconds at 70.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Nissan Sentra tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.48 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.48 seconds at 85.25 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.40sec 2007 SE-R Spec V · stock
Average 0–60 8.48sec Across 44 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.48sec @ 85.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 13.40sec 1986 SE Coupe
2024 Nissan Sentra

Across 44 verified runs, the Nissan Sentra ranges from 6.40 to 13.40 seconds 0–60, with a 8.48-second average.

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Nissan Sentra Performance Overview

Across 44 independently verified tests spanning 1982 to 2024, the Nissan Sentra traces a clear compact-sedan performance arc from economy-first origins to its quickest SE-R years and the steadier pace of the current lineup. Early B11 cars used E15 and E16i naturally aspirated four-cylinders with 67–69 hp; the 1982 XE 3-door Hatchback set the initial benchmark at 12.7 seconds to 60 mph, while the 1986 SE Coupe sits at the slow end of the range at 13.4 seconds.

Performance moved sharply forward with the B13 generation from 1991 to 1994, when the SR20DE-powered 1991 SE-R Coupe cut 0-60 to 7.4 seconds. The B14 years eased back, but B15 restored pace as output expanded from 126 to 175 hp; the 2002 SE-R Spec V reached 7.1 seconds. The B16 generation marked the model's peak, with the 2007 SE-R Spec V posting the all-time best 6.4 seconds to 60 mph and a standout 14.9 seconds at 93.6 mph in the quarter-mile.

Since then, the B17 era mixed naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines, including the 2018 SR Turbo at 7.0 seconds. Today's B18, powered by a 149-hp MR20DD, has been tested only with gasoline powertrains, with the current-generation best 8.0 seconds from the 2020 SR.

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Nissan Sentra 0–60 Times by Generation: B11 to B18

7 generations
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
B18 2020–present 9.01s 8.00s — 2020 SR 9 The B18 generation (2020–present) averaged 9.01 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2020 SR at 8.00 seconds. Output was 149 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
B17 2013–2019 8.71s 7.00s — 2018 SR Turbo 10 The B17 generation (2013–2019) averaged 8.71 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2018 SR Turbo at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 130 to 188 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 1.8L I-4 configurations.
B16 2007–2012 7.33s 6.40s — 2007 SE-R Spec V 7 The B16 generation (2007–2012) averaged 7.33 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2007 SE-R Spec V at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 200 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.
B15 2000–2006 7.85s 7.10s — 2002 SE-R Spec V 10 The B15 generation (2000–2006) averaged 7.85 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2002 SE-R Spec V at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 126 to 175 hp across 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.
B14 1995–1999 9.05s 8.50s — 1995 GXE 2 The B14 generation (1995–1999) averaged 9.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1995 GXE at 8.50 seconds. Output was 115 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
B13 1991–1994 7.75s 7.40s — 1991 SE-R Coupe 4 The B13 generation (1991–1994) averaged 7.75 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1991 SE-R Coupe at 7.40 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 140 hp across 1.6L I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
B11 1982–1986 13.05s 12.70s — 1982 XE 3-door Hatchback 2 The B11 generation (1982–1986) averaged 13.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1982 XE 3-door Hatchback at 12.70 seconds. Output ranged from 67 to 69 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations.
B18 2020–present
Avg 0–60 9.01s
Fastest 8.00s
Tests 9
2020 SR
The B18 generation (2020–present) averaged 9.01 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2020 SR at 8.00 seconds. Output was 149 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
B17 2013–2019
Avg 0–60 8.71s
Fastest 7.00s
Tests 10
2018 SR Turbo
The B17 generation (2013–2019) averaged 8.71 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2018 SR Turbo at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 130 to 188 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4, 1.8L I-4 configurations.
B16 2007–2012
Avg 0–60 7.33s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 7
2007 SE-R Spec V
The B16 generation (2007–2012) averaged 7.33 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2007 SE-R Spec V at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 200 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.
B15 2000–2006
Avg 0–60 7.85s
Fastest 7.10s
Tests 10
2002 SE-R Spec V
The B15 generation (2000–2006) averaged 7.85 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2002 SE-R Spec V at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 126 to 175 hp across 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.
B14 1995–1999
Avg 0–60 9.05s
Fastest 8.50s
Tests 2
1995 GXE
The B14 generation (1995–1999) averaged 9.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1995 GXE at 8.50 seconds. Output was 115 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
B13 1991–1994
Avg 0–60 7.75s
Fastest 7.40s
Tests 4
1991 SE-R Coupe
The B13 generation (1991–1994) averaged 7.75 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1991 SE-R Coupe at 7.40 seconds. Output ranged from 110 to 140 hp across 1.6L I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
B11 1982–1986
Avg 0–60 13.05s
Fastest 12.70s
Tests 2
1982 XE 3-door Hatchback
The B11 generation (1982–1986) averaged 13.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1982 XE 3-door Hatchback at 12.70 seconds. Output ranged from 67 to 69 hp across 1.5L I-4, 1.6L I-4 configurations.
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Nissan Sentra 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

44 tests · 19 years
▾

2024 Nissan Sentra

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#23
2024 Nissan Sentra SR
8.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 85.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
85.3 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
30 C / 38 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#23 of 44
2024 Nissan Sentra SR
#42
2024 Nissan Sentra SR
10.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.80s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.80 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
30 C / 38 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#42 of 44
2024 Nissan Sentra SR

2022 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#38
2022 Nissan Sentra SR
9.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 81.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
81.8 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#38 of 44
2022 Nissan Sentra SR

2021 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#28
2021 Nissan Sentra SR
8.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#28 of 44
2021 Nissan Sentra SR

2020 Nissan Sentra

5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.74 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.72 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#19
2020 Nissan Sentra SR
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.8 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#19 of 44
2020 Nissan Sentra SR
#26
2020 Nissan Sentra SV
8.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 85.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
85.1 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,036 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
29 C / 39 H / 29.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#26 of 44
2020 Nissan Sentra SV
#27
2020 Nissan Sentra SR
8.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 84.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
84.1 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#27 of 44
2020 Nissan Sentra SR
#31
2020 Nissan Sentra SR
9.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H / 32.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#31 of 44
2020 Nissan Sentra SR
#32
2020 Nissan Sentra SR
9.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
149 hp
Torque
146 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
28 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#32 of 44
2020 Nissan Sentra SR

2018 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2018 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
188 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,076 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 C / 32 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 44
2018 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

2017 Nissan Sentra

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.47 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#05
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
188 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,036 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 31 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Tuner
NISMO
Overall Rank
#5 of 44
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO
#08
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.4 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
188 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,036 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Tuner
NISMO
Overall Rank
#8 of 44
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO
#15
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
188 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,036 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 31 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Tuner
NISMO
Overall Rank
#15 of 44
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO

2016 Nissan Sentra

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.73 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#35
2016 Nissan Sentra SL
9.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.40s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,906 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
29 C / 37 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#35 of 44
2016 Nissan Sentra SL
#40
2016 Nissan Sentra SL
10.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 79.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
79.5 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,906 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
29 C / 37 H / 28.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#40 of 44
2016 Nissan Sentra SL
#41
2016 Nissan Sentra SL
10.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.20s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.20 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,906 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
29 C / 37 H / 33.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#41 of 44
2016 Nissan Sentra SL

2013 Nissan Sentra

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#33
2013 Nissan Sentra SL
9.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
30 C / 38 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#33 of 44
2013 Nissan Sentra SL
#36
2013 Nissan Sentra SL
9.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
30 C / 38 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#36 of 44
2013 Nissan Sentra SL
#39
2013 Nissan Sentra SL
9.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.40s ¼ mi @ 80.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
80.1 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
128 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
30 C / 38 H / 21.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#39 of 44
2013 Nissan Sentra SL

2007 Nissan Sentra

7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.33 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.66 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#01
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,976 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 44
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
#02
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 93.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
93.6 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,976 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 44
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
#03
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
94.2 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,976 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 22.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#3 of 44
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
#06
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,976 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#6 of 44
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
#12
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 89.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
89.9 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
177 hp
Torque
172 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,050 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 30 H / 22.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 44
2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R
#21
2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S
8.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
147 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,870 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 31 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#21 of 44
2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S
#34
2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S
9.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 79.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
79.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
147 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,870 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H / 25.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#34 of 44
2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S

2004 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#09
2004 Nissan Sentra NISMO SE-R S-Tune
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 89.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
89.8 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,950 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Tuner
NISMO
Overall Rank
#9 of 44
2004 Nissan Sentra NISMO SE-R S-Tune

2003 Nissan Sentra

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#10
2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,788 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 27 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 44
2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
#11
2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
7.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
90.3 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,788 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 27 H / 23.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#11 of 44
2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

2002 Nissan Sentra

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.83 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.07 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#07
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,758 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 44
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
#13
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,758 lbs
Power-to-Weight
15.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 44
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
#30
2002 Nissan Sentra GXE
9.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
126 hp
Torque
129 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,570 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 32 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#30 of 44
2002 Nissan Sentra GXE

2000 Nissan Sentra

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.28 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.38 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#18
2000 Nissan Sentra SE
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 85.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
85.5 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,580 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 44
2000 Nissan Sentra SE
#20
2000 Nissan Sentra SE
8.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,580 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#20 of 44
2000 Nissan Sentra SE
#22
2000 Nissan Sentra SE
8.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,580 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#22 of 44
2000 Nissan Sentra SE
#29
2000 Nissan Sentra GXE
8.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
126 hp
Torque
129 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,500 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
23 C / 32 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#29 of 44
2000 Nissan Sentra GXE

1995 Nissan Sentra

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#25
1995 Nissan Sentra GXE
8.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
115 hp
Torque
108 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,375 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#25 of 44
1995 Nissan Sentra GXE
#37
1995 Nissan Sentra GXE
9.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 79.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
79.4 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
115 hp
Torque
108 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,375 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#37 of 44
1995 Nissan Sentra GXE

1993 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#16
1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R Coupe
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 88.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
88.3 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,515 lbs
Power-to-Weight
18.0 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 44
1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R Coupe

1992 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#24
1992 Nissan Sentra E Coupe
8.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
110 hp
Torque
97 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
20.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#24 of 44
1992 Nissan Sentra E Coupe

1991 Nissan Sentra

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.85 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#14
1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R Coupe
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,440 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 44
1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R Coupe
#17
1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R Coupe
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,440 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#17 of 44
1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R Coupe

1986 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 13.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 19.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#44
1986 Nissan Sentra SE Coupe
13.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
19.20s ¼ mi @ 70.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
13.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.20 sec
Trap Speed
70.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
69 hp
Torque
87 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,100 lbs
Power-to-Weight
30.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
27 C / 35 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#44 of 44
1986 Nissan Sentra SE Coupe

1982 Nissan Sentra

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 12.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#43
1982 Nissan Sentra XE 3-door Hatchback
12.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.60s ¼ mi @ 72.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
12.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.60 sec
Trap Speed
72.0 mph
Engine
1.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
67 hp
Torque
78 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,050 lbs
Power-to-Weight
30.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#43 of 44
1982 Nissan Sentra XE 3-door Hatchback

How we verify Nissan Sentra performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Sentra trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Nissan Sentra 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Nissan Sentra performance FAQs

11 questions
The 2024 Nissan Sentra SR has recorded 0-60 times of 8.4 seconds and 10.4 seconds in stock form. Across those current-year runs, quarter-mile results were 16.6 seconds at 85.3 mph and 17.8 seconds at 81 mph. Both tests used the Sentra’s 149-hp, 146-lb-ft naturally aspirated FWD setup.
The quickest Nissan Sentra on record is the 2007 Sentra SE-R Spec V, which reached 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile pass at 14.9 seconds with a 93.6-mph trap speed. That makes the B16-era SE-R Spec V the performance peak of the Sentra line.
The fastest stock Nissan Sentra is also the fastest overall: the 2007 SE-R Spec V at 6.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 44 total Sentra tests on record, and all 44 are production vehicles, so there is no modified result beating it. Its 14.9-second quarter-mile at 93.6 mph is also the quickest stock pass.
Across 7 verified SE-R Spec V tests, the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V averages 7.01 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 6.4 seconds. That makes it the quickest popular Sentra trim on record. The strongest SE-R Spec V result came from the 2007 model, which also posted the car’s quickest quarter-mile.
The B18 Nissan Sentra, sold from 2020 onward, averages 9.01 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 8.0 seconds, set by the 2020 SR. This generation uses a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain with output listed at 149 hp across the recorded tests.
The B16 Nissan Sentra, covering 2007-2012, is the quickest Sentra generation on record with a 7.33-second average 0-60 time across 7 tests. Its fastest run is 6.4 seconds from the 2007 SE-R Spec V. Power in this generation ranges from 140 to 200 hp, all from naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The B17 Nissan Sentra, built from 2013 to 2019, averages 8.71 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The fastest B17 is the 2018 SR Turbo at 7.0 seconds. Recorded B17 cars span 130 to 188 hp and include both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline versions.
The fastest B15 Nissan Sentra is the 2002 SE-R Spec V, which ran 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds. Across the full B15 generation, sold from 2000 to 2006, the Sentra averages 7.85 seconds from 0-60 over 10 tests. Recorded output for this generation ranges from 126 to 175 hp.
The SE-R Spec V is clearly quicker. Across 7 tests, the Sentra SE-R Spec V averages 7.01 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 6.4 seconds. By comparison, the Sentra SR averages 9.06 seconds across 8 tests, with a best of 8.0 seconds. That gives the SE-R Spec V a 1.66-second advantage on average.
The SR Turbo is slightly quicker on record. The Sentra SR Turbo has a best and average 0-60 time of 7.0 seconds from 1 test. The Sentra NISMO averages 7.3 seconds across 3 tests, with its best also at 7.0 seconds. So the two are equal at their best, but SR Turbo leads on average.
Across all 44 Nissan Sentra tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.48 seconds at 85.2 mph. The quickest Sentra quarter-mile on record is the 2007 SE-R Spec V at 14.9 seconds and 93.6 mph. For the current 2024 Sentra SR, quarter-mile results have been recorded at 16.6 seconds at 85.3 mph and 17.8 seconds at 81 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Sentra can do, not a single marketing claim.

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