1998 Nissan Sentra Review (continued)
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Summary

Affordable, practical, comfortable and fun to drive are the words that best describe the Sentra. Reverse the order of that list to describe the Sentra SE.

This sedan offers an attractive, roomy and comfortable interior. It's quiet underway with little engine, road or wind noise. It soaks up bumps, but handling is precise and controlled.

Nissan's Sentra SE is a great four-door compact sedan for someone who needs some practicality, but prefers a car that offers good acceleration performance and handling.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:
Engines:	2.0-liter dohc 16v inline 4-cylinder
Transmissions:	5-speed manual
Saftey Equipment (standard):	Dual airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Smyrna, TN

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	SE
Standard Equipment:	Air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power steering, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, tilt steering, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, cruise control, four-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch alloy wheels
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Antilock brakes (ABS), upgraded AM/FM/cassette/CD audio system, power sliding sunroof, security system, floor mats
Destination Charge:
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	18716
Layout:
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	140 @ 6400
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	132 @ 4800
Transmission:	5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	23/31
Wheelbase:	99.8
Length/width/height:	170.1/66.6/54.5
Track, f/r:	57.9/56.5
Turning circle:	34.1
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.1/50.1/42.3
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	36.5/52.8/32.4
Cargo volume:	10.7
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Beam axle
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:	3481
Tires:	P195/55R15
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc
Fuel capacity:	13.2