2016 Nissan Sentra Specifications
Compare important 2016 Nissan Sentra technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Exterior length |
182.1 |
182.1 |
182.1 |
182.5 |
182.1 |
| Exterior body width |
69.3 |
69.3 |
69.3 |
69.3 |
69.3 |
| Exterior height |
58.9 |
58.9 |
58.9 |
58.9 |
58.9 |
| Horsepower |
130 hp |
130 hp |
130 hp |
130 hp |
130 hp |
| Torque |
128 lb-ft. |
128 lb-ft. |
128 lb-ft. |
128 lb-ft. |
128 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
2848 |
2858 |
2877 |
2920 |
2943 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
3781 |
3823 |
3823 |
3858 |
3858 |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 |
106.3 |
106.3 |
106.3 |
106.3 |
| Turning radius |
17.4 '' |
17.4 '' |
17.4 '' |
17.4 '' |
17.4 '' |
| Ground clearance |
6.4 |
6.4 |
6.4 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
| Front legroom |
42.5 |
42.5 |
42.5 |
42.5 |
42.5 |
| Rear legroom |
37.4 |
37.4 |
37.4 |
37.4 |
37.4 |
| Front headroom |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
| Rear headroom |
37 |
37 |
37 |
37 |
37 |
| Front hip room |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
| Rear hip room |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
| Front shoulder room |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| Rear shoulder room |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
2016 Nissan Sentra Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Sentra, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Nissan Sentra comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Air conditioning, front |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
| Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
| Compass |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front |
front |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
| 12V DC power outlet |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Overhead console |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| 1-touch window down |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Programmable garage door opener |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
urethane |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
| Cargo net |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Adaptive cruise control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Auxiliary visors |
dual |
dual |
dual |
dual |
dual |
2016 Nissan Sentra Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Nissan Sentra trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
| Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
chrome |
chrome |
chrome |
chrome |
chrome |
| Fog/driving lights |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
N/A |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
| Wheels |
16 steel |
16 steel |
16 steel |
17 machined aluminum |
17 machined aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
| Mud flaps |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
2016 Nissan Sentra Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Nissan Sentra trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
sport |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
| Lumbar support |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center sliding |
center sliding |
center sliding |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
| Rear armrest |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear head restraints |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
cloth |
cloth |
premium cloth |
premium cloth |
leather |
2016 Nissan Sentra Entertainment System
Some 2016 Nissan Sentra trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Radio |
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
4 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
N/A |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
N/A |
N/A |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2016 Nissan Sentra Safety and Security Features
Each 2016 Nissan Sentra trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Blind spot sensor |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
std |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
2016 Nissan Sentra Mechanical Features
The 2016 Nissan Sentra will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
| Brakes |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Transmission |
6-spd man w/OD |
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
3.93 |
3.52 |
3.52 |
3.52 |
3.52 |
| Remote vehicle starting system |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
| Locking/limited slip differential |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
2016 Nissan Sentra Other Specs
In general, the 2016 Nissan Sentra lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
FE+ S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Luggage capacity |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
15.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
| Base engine type |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
| Torque rpm |
3,600 |
3,600 |
3,600 |
3,600 |
3,600 |
| Fuel tank capacity |
13.2 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates |
27 City / 36 Hwy |
30 City / 40 Hwy |
29 City / 38 Hwy |
29 City / 38 Hwy |
29 City / 38 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Tires |
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
P205/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
P205/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Bodyside moldings |
body-colored |
body-colored |
body-colored |
body-colored |
body-colored |
