Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra
Overview | |
MSRP$21,625 | MSRP$21,180 |
Listings4905 | Listings2777 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryFor nearly 20 years over six generations, the Elantra established Hyundai as a provider of bottom-rung transportation. Not until the current seventh-generation model debuted in 2020 did the Elantra shed its cheap image and stand competitively with other compact sedans from Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Hyundai always sold on low prices and long feature lists. Now the Elantra is a genuinely sporty, well-constructed car that competes on actual substance — namely, how it drives and feels — and offers a wider range of trim levels. For 2024, a mild refresh brings more style and standard equipment. Verdict: Get past the strange bodywork and plasticky interior, and you’ll find a well-mannered sedan that is equally adept at being comfortable and economical as it is sporty and truly entertaining. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City32 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City32 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.2 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight2725 lbs | Curb Weight3036 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length184.1 in | Length182.9 in |
Width71.9 in | Width71.5 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase106.6 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload921 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,625 | $21,180 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | For nearly 20 years over six generations, the Elantra established Hyundai as a provider of bottom-rung transportation. Not until the current seventh-generation model debuted in 2020 did the Elantra shed its cheap image and stand competitively with other compact sedans from Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Hyundai always sold on low prices and long feature lists. Now the Elantra is a genuinely sporty, well-constructed car that competes on actual substance — namely, how it drives and feels — and offers a wider range of trim levels. For 2024, a mild refresh brings more style and standard equipment. Verdict: Get past the strange bodywork and plasticky interior, and you’ll find a well-mannered sedan that is equally adept at being comfortable and economical as it is sporty and truly entertaining. | 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 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 32 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 149 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 32 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.2 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2725 lbs | 3036 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | 921 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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