Specs - 2008 Nissan Sentra Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Brake ABS System | | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | | Yes | Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.02 x 0.94 | 11.02 x 0.94 | 11.7 x 0.94 | 12.6 x 1.1 | 11.02 x 0.94 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | | 11.5 x 0.35 | 11.5 x 0.35 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 12.0 | 13.1 |
| Engine | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.5L/152 | 2.5L/152 | 2.0L/122 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 140 @ 5100 | 140 @ 5100 | 177 @ 6000 | 200 @ 6600 | 140 @ 5100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 147 @ 4800 | 147 @ 4800 | 172 @ 2800 | 180 @ 5200 | 147 @ 4800 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 59.5 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 59.1 | 59.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 179.8 | 179.8 | 180.1 | 180.1 | 179.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 105.7 | 105.7 | 105.7 | 105.7 | 105.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Steering | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 |
| Suspension | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut | Independent Strut | Independent Strut | Independent Strut | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | | | | | |
| Tires | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/60HR15 | P205/55HR16 | P225/45VR17 | P225/45WR17 | P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/60HR15 | P205/55HR16 | P225/45VR17 | P225/45WR17 | P205/55HR16 |
| Transmission | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT | Manual | CVT | Manual | CVT |
| Trans Type | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 97.4 | 97.4 | 97.4 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.3 | 37.3 | 37.3 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 34.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.1 | 55.1 | 55.1 | 55.1 | 55.1 |
| Weight Information | BASE | S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | SL |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2925 | 2885 | 3072 | 3048 | 2979 |