Nissan Sentra (1984–1989)
Subcompact carsdieselgas23.0 cu ft max
Trunk
87
VE SCORE
Excellent Volumetric Efficiency for a subcompact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
wagon cargo area
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hatchback trunk
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Cargo dimensions
| Measurement | hatchback trunk | wagon cargo area |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 453 L / 16.0 cu ft[1] | 651 L / 23.0 cu ft[1] |
| Confidence | Secondary source | Secondary source |
- www.cargurus.com · Secondary source
Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd | 1984 | Diesel | 41 | 37 | 46 |
| FrontWD · Manual 4-spd | 1985–1989 | Diesel | 40 | 38 | 44 |
| Manual 5-spd | 1984 | Diesel | 36 | 33 | 41 |
| Honeybee · FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1987 | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 28 | 36 |
| Automatic 3-spd | 1984 | Diesel | 30 | 29 | 31 |
| FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1985–1989 | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1985–1989 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 23 | 27 |
| Honeybee · FrontWD · Automatic 3-spd | 1987 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 23 | 27 |
Related
Other generations
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