Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE (gen 5)
Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 petrol description
Sedan Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 127 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Nissan Sentra 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 2.7 litres.
Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Nissan Sentra 1998 - 2006 version, city fuel economy - 8.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.

Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE technical data
Model: | Nissan Sentra 1.8 i 16V XE | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1998. January ... 2006. December | ||
Engine: | 1769 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 127 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 175 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 175 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 (combined) 8.7 (urban) 6.7 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.51m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 329 litres |
Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE engine QG18DE
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 1769 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 80 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 88 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 2.7 litres (2.9 quarts) |
Power | 115 - 128 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 - 175 NM ON 2400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1998 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2001 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Nissan Almera Nissan Primera Nissan Almera Tino |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Nissan Sentra sedan [1998 - 2006] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Nissan Sentra 1998 1.8 i 16V XE
Most fuel efficient version |
1.8 Petrol | 127 HP | 7.7 l/100km |
Nissan Sentra 1998 2.5 i V6 24V SE-R
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 177 HP | 9.6 l/100km |