This page covers NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
24–29 mpg combined
8.1–9.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2011 to 2012 Nissan Sentra received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The sedan earned three stars in frontal crash protection and three stars in side crash protection. Rollover resistance was rated at four stars, while side pole crash protection received the highest rating of five stars. NHTSA applies this rating across the model years shown until a redesign occurs, so these ratings represent the full range for this generation.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
