1997 Nissan Sentra XE MT
The 1997 Nissan Sentra XE MT is a 115-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,649 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 115 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 108 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Sentra measures 170.1 inches long on a 99.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,500 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,649 ($27,638 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 108 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Injection Type | SFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Beam w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 1.13 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.06 x 0.71 in (vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 7.09 in drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 x 5.5 in Aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 14 x 5.5 in Aluminum |
| Tires Front | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.1 in |
| Width | 66.6 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in |
| Front Track | 57.9 in |
| Rear Track | 56.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,500 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars