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2004 NISSAN SENTRA
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Mechanical

Engine
1.8 / 1.8 S
2.5 S/SE-R/SE-R
Spec V
Name
QG18DE
QR25DE
Cam design
DOHC
Orientation
Transverse
Cylinders / configuration
I4
Block / head composition
Cast iron / high-pressure cast aluminum
Cast aluminum / high-pressure cast aluminum
Displacement (liters)
1.8L
2.5L
Horsepower
126 @ 6,000 RPM
165 (175 Spec V) @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)
129 @ 2,400 RPM
175 (180 Spec V) @ 4,000 RPM
Bore & stroke (mm)
80.0 x 88.0
89.0 x 100.0
Compression ratio (:1)
9.5
Maximum engine speed
6,400 RPM
6,200 RPM
Induction system
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain
4-valves-per-cylinder
Engine mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)
1 liquid filled
Recommended fuel
Regular unleaded
Premium unleaded (SE-R Spec-V only)
Emissions system
Closed loop lambda control, w/o EGR
Emission certification level
ULEV
(SULEV is sold with California emissions specifications)

LEV
(ULEV if sold with California emissions specifications ? SE-R only)
Exhaust                               Tailpipe
Single
Dual
Electrical
Starter
1.2 kW
1.4 kW
Alternator
80 Amp.
100 Amp.
Battery
12V-GR21
12V-GR24
Transmission and Drive System 1.8 1.8 S 2.5 S SE-R SE-R
Spec V
Drive configuration
Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission type

6-speed manual
-
-
-
-
S

5-speed manual
S
S
-
-
-

4-speed auto w/ overdrive
O
O
S
S
-
Gear ratio
M/T
A/T
A/T
6M/T
1st
3.333
2.861
2.785
3.153
2nd
1.955
1.562
1.545
1.944
3rd
1.286
1.000
1.000
1.392
4th
0.927
0.698
0.694
1.055
5th
0.756
-
-
0.809
6th
-
-
-
0.673
Reverse
3.214
2.230
2.272
3.002
Final drive ratio (:1)
4.176
3.827
4.087
4.133
Helical Limited-Slip Differential

-

S
Brakes
1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Front
    Type

Vented disc

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

  
10.12" x 0.87"
S
S
-
-
-
11.02" x 0.87"
-
-
S
S
S
Brembo 12.01" X 0.87"
-
-
-
-
O
Rear
    Type

Self-adjusting drum
S
S
-
-
-

Solid disc
-
-
S
S
S

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
9.13" x 0.28"
-
-
S
S
S
10.94" x 0.35"
-
-
-
-
O
Brake Control
Power-assisted
Anti-lock Braking System
-
O
S
O
O

Number of wheels

Number of channels

Number of sensors
-

-

-

4

4

4
Parking brake
Hand-operated in center console
Steering
1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Type
Power rack-and-pinion
Power assisted
S
Engine speed sensitive
S
Tilt steering wheel
Manual
Overall ratio (:1)
17.48
15.8
Turns (lock to lock)
3.01
2.4
Turning diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
34.7
38.4
Suspension
1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Front
Independent strut w/ coil springs

Stabilizer bar
-
S
Rear
Multi-link beam? suspension

Stabilizer bar
S
Body / Chassis
Type
Unibody
Materials (primary)

Corrosion resistant and high-strength steel

Exterior

Wheels & Tires 1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Wheels
15" steel with cover, 6.0JJ x 15
S
S
-
-
-
15" aluminum-alloy, 6.0JJ x 15
-
-
S
-
-
16" aluminum-alloy, 6.0JJ x 16
-
-
-
S
-
17" aluminum-alloy, 7.0JJ x 17
-
-
-
-
S
Tires
P195/60HR15 H-rated all-season tires
S
S
S
-
-
P195/55HR16 H-rated all-season tires
-
-
-
S
-
P215/45ZR17 Z-rated summer tires
-
-
-
-
S
Temporary spare tire in trunk
S
Lights 1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Headlights        Type
Multi-parabola halogen
Fog lights
-
-
-
S
S
Center high mount stop light

Rear parcel shelf

Spoiler
S

-
S

-
S

-
-

S
-

S
Additional Exterior Features 1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Outside mirrors
Black dual, manual remote

Body-color dual, power
S

-

-

S

-

S

-

S

-

S
Body-color bumpers and side moldings
S
Black windshield moldings
S
2-speed windshield wipers
Fixed

Variable intermittent
S

-
-

S
-

S
-

S
-

S
Sunroof
-
O
O
O
O
Sport grille
-
-
-
S
S
Spoiler - O O S S
Splash guards                 Black front and rear O O O - -

Interior

Seating
1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Capacity
5 passenger
Material
Knit cloth
Front seats

Bucket

Sport
S

-

-

S
Driver seat

8-way manual
-
S

4-way manual
S
-
Passenger seat 4-way manual
S
Head restraint
Height-adjustable
Rear seats

Fixed back

60/40 split fold-down

Partial fold-down
S

-

-
-

S

-
-

S

-
-

S

O
S

-

O
Head restraint
High-back seat type
Audio
1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Head unit and speakers
AM/FM/CD w/4 speakers (100 Watts)
O
S
-
-
-
AM/FM/CD w/7 speakers (180 Watts)
-
O
S
S
S
AM/FM/CD w/9 speakers (300 Watts)
-
-
-
O
O
Antenna Type Fixed

Satellite radio pre-wiring (late availability)

 S
Instrumentation
Meters/gauges

Speedometer
S

Coolant temperature
S

Fuel level
S

Trip Odometer - dual
S
Trip Computer
-
S
Comfort & Convenience Features
1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD)
-
O
S
S
S
Power windows

Driver-side one-touch auto down
-
S
Power door locks
-
S
Remote keyless entry system w/fob trunk opener
-
S
Remote releases ? trunk and fuel filler door
S
Top-of-dash storage area with lid
-
S
Center console with lid
S
Cup holders

Front ? dual
S
S

Rear
-
S
12-volt outlets

Front
S
S

Center console
-
S
Assist grips

Front
One

Rear
Two
Non-lockable bucket glove box
S
Battery saver
-
S
Front door pockets
S
Sun visor

Driver
w/ vanity mirror
-
S
w/illuminated vanity mirror
-
O

Passenger
w/ vanity mirror
S
S
w/illuminated vanity mirror
-
O
Trunk/ cargo area carpeting
S
Air conditioning/ heater with manual temp control
O
S
Front window defogger
S
Rear window defogger with indicator light & timer
S
Inside rear view mirror type
Day/night with manual adjust
Map lights
-
S
Trunk room lamp
S
Overhead sunglass storage
-
S
Illuminated switches
Driver's auto-down power window switch

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems
1.8
1.8 S
2.5 S
SE-R
SE-R
Spec V
Air bags (supplemental)

Driver
S

Passenger
S

Front-seat side
-
O
S
O
O
Outboard seat belts

Front
3-point ELR (plus ALR for passenger)

Rear
3-point ALR/ELR
Inboard seat belts      Rear
3-point ALR/ELR
Seatbelt with pretensioners and load limiters; manual height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors
Front
Power window lockout button
-
S
S
S
S
LATCH system

S

Child seat upper tether anchor
3 positions (rear parcel shelf)

Child seat lower rigid bar anchor
2 outboard rear seat positions
Child safety rear door locks
S
Emergency inside trunk