2012 Nissan Sentra Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Nissan Sentra lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Sentra

	1 of 6 Sentra S Sedan 4D	2 of 6 Sentra SL Sedan 4D	3 of 6 Sentra SR Sedan 4D	4 of 6 Sentra Sedan 4D	5 of 6 Sentra SE-R Sedan 4D	6 of 6 Sentra SE-R Spec V Sedan 4D
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Fair Market Price	$4,917	$5,498	$5,510	$5,512	$6,812	$6,996
Fuel Economy	City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG	City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG	City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG	City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG	City 24/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG	City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	140 @ 5100 RPM	140 @ 5100 RPM	140 @ 5100 RPM	140 @ 5100 RPM	177 @ 6000 RPM	200 @ 6600 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter
Cargo Volume	13.10 cu ft	13.10 cu ft	13.10 cu ft	13.10 cu ft	13.10 cu ft	12.00 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4
Torque	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	172 lb-ft	180 lb-ft
Turning Circle	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet
Curb Weight	2,990 pounds	2,997 pounds	2,993 pounds	2,906 pounds	3,131 pounds	3,109 pounds

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Not Available
Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional
Real-Time Traffic Information	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Touch Screen Monitor	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional
Hands Free Phone	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Satellite Radio	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard

Torque

147 @ 5100 RPM

172 @ 6000 RPM

180 @ 6600 RPM

	Leather Seats	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
	Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Not Available

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Limited Slip Differential	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual

Curb Weight	2990 pounds	2997 pounds	2993 pounds	2906 pounds	3131 pounds	3109 pounds
EPA Total Interior	110.8 cubic feet	110.8 cubic feet	110.8 cubic feet	110.5 cubic feet	109.7 cubic feet	109.7 cubic feet
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons
Front Head Room	40.6 inches	40.6 inches	40.6 inches	40.6 inches	40.6 inches	40.6 inches
Front Leg Room	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.7 inches	5.6 inches	Not Available	Not Available
Overall Length	179.8 inches	179.8 inches	180.1 inches	179.8 inches	180.1 inches	180.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches
Turning Diameter	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet	35.4 feet
Wheel Base	105.7 inches	105.7 inches	105.7 inches	105.7 inches	105.7 inches	105.7 inches
Width with mirrors	70.5 inches	70.5 inches	70.5 inches	70.5 inches	70.5 inches	70.5 inches

FAQs

Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 Sentra ranges in power from the S Sedan 4D with 140 horsepower to the SE-R Spec V Sedan 4D with 200 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sentra specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Nissan Sentra specs page.

How fast is the 2012 Nissan Sentra?

The 2012 Sentra ranges in power from the S Sedan 4D with 140 horsepower to the SE-R Spec V Sedan 4D with 200 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sentra specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Nissan Sentra specs page.

What are the levels of Nissan Sentras?

The 2012 Nissan Sentra comes in 6 different trims, ranging from the S Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $4,917.00 to the SE-R Spec V Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $6,996.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 Sentra specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Nissan Sentra specs page.

What features does the Nissan Sentra 2012 have?

2012 Nissan Sentra features include AM/FM Radio, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors. For a full list of All 2012 Sentra trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Nissan Sentra specs page.