2003 Nissan Sentra - Specs

Engine	XE / GXE	2.5 Ltd. Ed. / 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 @ 6,000 RPM
		175 Spec V @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)	129 @ 2,400 RPM	165 @ 6,000 RPM
		175 Spec V @ 6,000 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 only)
Emissions System	Closed Loop Alpha Control, ECCS
Emission Certification Level	TWC, closed loop lambda control, w/o EGR
Exhaust Tailpipe	Single	Dual

Electrical	XE / GXE	2.5 Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Ignition System	1.2 kW	1.4 kW
Alternator	80 Amp.	100 Amp.
Battery	12V-GR21	12V-GR24

Powertrain		XE	GXE	2.5 Ltd.	SE-R	SE-R Spec V
Drive configuration		Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission Type	6-speed manual	-	-	-	-	Standard
	5-speed manual	Standard	Standard	-	Standard	-
	4-speed auto OD	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	-
Gear Ratio		M/T	A/T	A/T	M/T	6M/T
1st		3.333	2.861	2.785	3.154	3.153
2nd		1.955	1.562	1.545	1.842	1.944
3rd		1.286	1.000	1.000	1.258	1.392
4th		0.927	0.698	0.694	0.947	1.055
5th		0.756	-	-	0.773	0.809
6th		-	-	-	-	0.673
Reverse		3.214	2.230	2.272	3.002	3.002
Final Drive Ratio		4.176	3.827	4.087	4.133	4.133
Drive Shaft		S on SE-R Spec. V (6 M/T only)

Brakes		XE / GXE	2.5 Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Front	Type	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	10.12" x .87" (XE / GXE )	11.02" x .87" (2.5 Ltd. Ed./ SE-R / SE-R Spec V)
Rear	Type	Self-adjusting drum	Disc
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	-	9.13" x .28"
Brake Assist		Power-assisted	Power-assisted
ABS	Not available on XE; Opt. on CXE, SE-R, S-ER Spec V; Standard on 2.5 LTD
	Number of Wheels	4
	Number of Channels	4
	Number of Sensors	4
Parking Brake		Hand operated in center console

Steering	XE / GXE / 2.5 Ltd. Ed.	SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Type	Power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted	Standard
Engine Speed Sensitive	Standard
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		2003 Nissan Sentra
Front	Independent strut w/ coil springs
	Stabilizer Bar	N/A on XE; Standard on all other models
Rear	Multi-Link beam suspension
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard

Body / Chassis	2003 Nissan Altima
Type	Unibody
Materials (primary)	Corrosion resistant and high strength steel

Wheels and Tires	XE	GXE	2.5 Ltd.	S-ER	Spec V
Wheels
15" steel with cover, 6.0JJ x 15	Standard	Standard	-	-	-
15" aluminum alloy, 6.0JJ x 15	-	Optional	Standard	-	-
16" aluminum alloy, 6.0JJ x 16	-	-	-	Standard	-
17" aluminum alloy, 7.0JJ x 17	-	-	-	-	Standard
Tires
P195/60HR15 H-rated all-season tires	Standard	Standard	Standard	-	-
P195/55HR16 H-rated all-season tires	-	-	-	Standard	-
P215/45ZR17 Z-rated summer tires	-	-	-	-	Standard
Temporary spare tire in trunk	Standard

Audio	XE	GXE	2.5 Ltd.	S-ER	Spec V
Head unit and speakers
AM/FM/CD w/ 4 speakers	Optional	Standard	-	-	-
AM/FM/CD w/ 7 speakers	-	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
AM/FM/CD RF w/9 speakers	-	-	-	Optional	Optional
Antenna Type	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed

Lights		XE	GXE	2.5 Ltd.	S-ER	Spec V
Headlights		Multi-parabola halogen
Fog Lights		-	Optional	-	Standard	Standard
Center high mount stop light	Rear parcel shelf	Standard	Standard	Standard	-	-
	Spoiler	-	Optional	-	Standard	Standard

Exterior Dimensions			2003 Nissan Sentra
Wheelbase			99.8
Overall length			177.5
Overall width			67.3
Overall height			55.5
Tread width	Front	15 / 16 inch	58.1
		17 inch	57.7
	Rear	15 / 16 inch	57.3
		17 inch	56.9
Minimum ground clearance		16 inch	4.3
		16 inch	4.5
		17 inch	TBD
Coefficient of drag (Cd)			0.335
Trunk liftover height			-

Interior Dimensions		Front	Back
Head room (w/o sunroof)		39.9	37.0
Leg room		41.6	33.7
Hip room		52.1	52.3
Shoulder room		52.5	52.6
Volume (cubic feet)	Passenger compartment	88.5
	Cargo	11.6
	Total	100.1

Weights		XE	GXE	2.5 Ltd.	S-ER	Spec V
Curb (pounds)
Front	Manual	1,559.5	1,575.0	-	1,681.0	1,685.2
	Automatic	1,601.9	1,617.3	1,730.0	1,722.9	-
Rear	Manual	977.5	999.1	-	1,031.5	1,022.7
	Automatic	979.1	1,000.7	1,021.6	1,036.2	-
Front	Manual	2,537.0	2,574.1	-	2,712.5	2,707.9
	Automatic	2,581.0	2,618.0	2,751.6	2,759.1	-
Weight distribution (%)	M/T (front/rear)	61/39	61/39	-	62/38	62/38
	A/T (front/rear)	62/38	62/38	63/37	62/38	-
GVWR (pounds)	Manual	3,362	3,435	-	3,556	3,603
	Automatic	3,406	3,479	3,598	3,640	-

Fuel Economy (estimates)		XE	GXE	2.5 Ltd.	S-ER	Spec V
1.8L (city / hwy)	Manual	28 / 36	28 / 36	-	-	-
	Automatic	28 / 35	28 / 35	-	-	-
2.5L (city / hwy)	Manual	-	-	-	24 / 29	-
	Automatic	-	-	23 / 28	23 / 28	23 / 29

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