2024 Nissan Sentra vs 2023 Nissan Versa
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MSRP$15,980 | MSRP$21,180 |
Listings22 | Listings422 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2023 Nissan Versa Reviews SummaryIt’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa returned to the Canadian line-up in the 2021 model year after a six-year hiatus, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. The most recent redesign was just a year earlier, for the 2020 model year. For 2023, the Versa gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling and more available tech features. In addition to the Versa S, the lineup includes SV and SR models; we tested the latter for this review. Since the Versa has been on sale, the ranks of subcompact cars have thinned considerably. The Chevrolet Sonic, the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Fit, the Hyundai Accent, and the Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in North America. That leaves the Kia Rio and the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback as the Versa’s main competitors, and the Rio is on its way out of Canada for 2024 as well. But, as is always the case in this market segment, shoppers must also consider whether to buy a new car like the Versa or a potentially better-equipped used car for similar money. | |
2024 Nissan Sentra Reviews SummaryThe Sentra sits between the Versa and Altima in Nissan’s sedan lineup, making it the automaker’s entry into a diminished but still competitive compact-sedan segment that includes the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Jetta. For 2024, the Sentra gets refreshed styling and some mechanical changes for improved fuel economy. The Sentra is an honest compact sedan that falls short in some areas, but excels in value. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 149 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City32 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway40 |
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Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City32 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.7 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight2650 lbs | Curb Weight3036 lbs |
Height57.3 in | Height56.9 in |
Length177.0 in | Length182.9 in |
Width68.5 in | Width71.5 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase106.6 in |
Maximum Payload955 lbs | Maximum Payload921 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $15,980 | $21,180 |
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Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s getting hard to find a basic subcompact sedan, but Nissan is keeping the faith. The Nissan Versa returned to the Canadian line-up in the 2021 model year after a six-year hiatus, slotting below the Sentra in the lineup. The most recent redesign was just a year earlier, for the 2020 model year. For 2023, the Versa gets a handful of updates, including freshened styling and more available tech features. In addition to the Versa S, the lineup includes SV and SR models; we tested the latter for this review. Since the Versa has been on sale, the ranks of subcompact cars have thinned considerably. The Chevrolet Sonic, the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Fit, the Hyundai Accent, and the Toyota Yaris are no longer sold in North America. That leaves the Kia Rio and the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback as the Versa’s main competitors, and the Rio is on its way out of Canada for 2024 as well. But, as is always the case in this market segment, shoppers must also consider whether to buy a new car like the Versa or a potentially better-equipped used car for similar money. | The Sentra sits between the Versa and Altima in Nissan’s sedan lineup, making it the automaker’s entry into a diminished but still competitive compact-sedan segment that includes the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Jetta. For 2024, the Sentra gets refreshed styling and some mechanical changes for improved fuel economy. The Sentra is an honest compact sedan that falls short in some areas, but excels in value. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 32 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 122 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm | 149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 32 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.7 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2650 lbs | 3036 lbs |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 177.0 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 71.5 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 955 lbs | 921 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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