These are standard specifications for the 2008 Nissan Sentra, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , CVT XTronic
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2007 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $16,040-20,470 Invoice: $15,180-19,085 |
| Weight : | 2925 lbs | 1326.758 kg |
| MPG City : | 24 |
| MPG Highway : | 31 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.35 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque : | 147 Ft-Lbs (199 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 84.0 mm | 3.307 in. |
| Stroke : | 90.1 mm | 3.547 in. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-point Fuel-Injection | |
| Redline : | 6400 RPM |
6 Manual , CVT XTronic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.727 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.105 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.452 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.171 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.971 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.811 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Sentra 4-DR.w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : |  |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V311000 |
| Summary | NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER. DUE TO THE MACHINING IRREGULARITY BY THE SUPPLIER, THE INTERNAL SEAL GROOVE IN THE BODY OF SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP IN THE GROOVE CONTACT AREA OF THE SEAL. THIS MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. |
| Consequence | IF THE WARNING LAMP IS IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Nissan Sentra FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Nissan Sentra?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Nissan Sentra? A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra has a wheelbase size of 105.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Nissan Sentra? A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra has a length of 179.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Nissan Sentra? A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have?A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra has 40.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have?A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Nissan Sentra? A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2008 Nissan Sentra cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra had an MSRP of $16,040 - $$20,470 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2008 Nissan Sentra have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Nissan Sentra was a Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 147 Ft-Lbs (199 NM) @ 4800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Nissan Sentra have? A: The 2008 Nissan Sentra had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, CVT XTronic.