Nissan Sentra Horsepower & Torque (2002-2025)

The Nissan Sentra has been a cornerstone of Nissan's compact car lineup since 1982, evolving from a subcompact to a compact car with a focus on practicality and efficiency.

Over the years, the Sentra's performance has seen notable changes, with engine options ranging from a 1.6L to a 2.5L.

Peak performance came in 2012 with a 2.5L engine producing 200 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The current 2025 model features a 2.0L engine delivering 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive (FWD).

This marks a shift toward efficiency while maintaining adequate power for daily driving.

Scroll down to see the full horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Eighth Generation: 2019-2025

2025 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2025 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, consistent across all configurations.

It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for power delivery.

2024 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2024 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, consistent across all configurations.

It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for power delivery.

2023 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2023 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, consistent across all configurations.

It utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and features a front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain.

2022 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2022 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, consistent across all configurations.

It utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and features a front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain.

2021 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2021 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 2.0L inline-4 engine producing 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque.

It features a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain configuration.

2020 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2020 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 2.0L engine that produces a consistent horsepower of 149 hp and torque of 146 lb-ft, regardless of configuration.

It utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for power delivery.

The drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive (FWD).

2019 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 124 hp with the 1.8L engine to 188 hp with the 1.6L engine.

Torque varies from 125 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 177 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine, both utilizing a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Engine options include a 1.6L and a 1.8L configuration, with available manual transmission as well.

Seventh Generation: 2012-2018

2018 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2018 Nissan Sentra features a 1.8L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 124 hp to 188 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 125 lb-ft to 177 lb-ft, with the differences attributed to the engine type. The vehicle is available with a front-wheel-drive layout and offers a choice between a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a 6-speed manual transmission.

2017 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2017 Nissan Sentra features a 1.8L inline-4 engine, producing a horsepower range from 124 hp to 188 hp, depending on the configuration. Torque output varies from 125 lb-ft to 177 lb-ft, with the differences attributed to engine tuning and configuration. The vehicle is available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 6-speed manual transmission, both in a front-wheel-drive layout.

2014 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2014 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 1.8L inline-4 engine producing 130 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2013 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2013 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a 1.8L inline-4 engine producing a consistent output of 130 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque.

This model features a front-wheel-drive configuration and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for power delivery.

2012 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2012 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 140 hp with the 2.0L engine to 200 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque varies from 147 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 6-speed manual transmission.

Sixth Generation: 2006-2011

2011 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2011 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 140 hp with the 2.0L engine to 200 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 147 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2010 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2010 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 140 hp with the 2.0L engine to 200 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 147 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2009 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2009 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 140 hp with the 2.0L engine to 200 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 147 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is available with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2008 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2008 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 140 hp with the 2.0L engine to 200 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 147 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is available with a continuously variable transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, depending on the engine choice.

2007 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2007 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 140 hp with the 2.0L engine to 200 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 147 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is available with a continuously variable transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, depending on the engine choice.

2006 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2006 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 126 hp with the 1.8L engine to 175 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque varies from 129 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine, both configurations utilizing front-wheel drive and manual transmissions (5-speed and 6-speed respectively).

Fifth Generation: 1999-2005

2005 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2005 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 126 hp with the 1.8L engine to 175 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 129 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine, both configurations utilizing front-wheel drive and manual transmissions with overdrive options.

2004 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2004 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 126 hp with the 1.8L engine to 175 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque varies from 129 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine, both configurations utilizing front-wheel drive and manual transmissions (5-speed and 6-speed respectively).

2003 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2003 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 126 hp with the 1.8L engine to 175 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque varies from 129 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine, both configurations utilizing front-wheel drive and manual transmissions with overdrive options.

2002 Nissan Sentra Horsepower And Torque

The 2002 Nissan Sentra offers a horsepower range from 126 hp with the 1.8L engine to 175 hp with the 2.5L engine.

Torque varies from 129 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine, both configurations utilizing front-wheel drive and manual transmissions with overdrive options.