Head-to-head
2024 Nissan Sentra vs 2024 Toyota Prius Prime
Too close to call: Nissan Sentra 88.7 vs Toyota Prius Prime 87.2 with these weights. The Toyota Prius Prime is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
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2024 Nissan Sentra
The 2024 Nissan Sentra is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sentra, is EPA-rated at 34 mp…
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The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Prius Prime S…
Verdict · default weights
2024 Nissan Sentra
Toss-upToo close to call: Nissan Sentra 88.7 vs Toyota Prius Prime 87.2 with these weights. The Toyota Prius Prime is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips.
Price 2024 Nissan Sentra leads by 36.5
Fuel & range 2024 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 33.7
Tech & comfort 2024 Nissan Sentra leads by 14.7
| Category · weight | 2024 Toyota Prius Primeoverall 87.2 | 2024 Nissan Sentraoverall 88.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 63.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 66.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92.1 | 84.3 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 80.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 95.9 | 99.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 85.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 87.2 | 88.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Prius Prime: base trim SE FWD · Nissan Sentra: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2024 Nissan Sentra wins
- It starts $12,195 lower ($21,180 against $33,375 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (34 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 98.2 hp per ton against 86.7.
Where the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 41 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 52 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $21,180 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,987 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i (Atkinson cycle) | 2.0L DOHC I4 |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 4 valves per cylinder, CVTCS |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 52 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 51 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.034 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 181 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 26.7 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 20.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 91.2 cu-ft | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38 in | 38.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.4 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.2 in | 44 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 34.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,461 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,461 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 3,957 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with rear stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Dual pinion electric power-assisted (vehicle-speed-sensitive) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.4 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 279 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Automatic Electric Parking Brake | Foot brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 279 mm | 229 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | drum |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 195/60R17 | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 120 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.3 in | 56.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 52.8 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 54.5 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
125 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) | opt | — |
| Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCT) | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera display | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | std | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Rear passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System – direct sensor type | std | std |
Infotainment25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Drive Connect – includes Cloud Navigation with Google points-of-interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| NissanConnect® with Wi-Fi hotspot (subscription required, sold separately) | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| 1 front USB connection port (Type A) with iPod® Interface | — | std |
| 4.2-inch multi-information display | — | std |
| 7-inch color touchscreen display | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | std | — |
| AM/FM/USB with 4 speakers | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Auxiliary input jack | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Radio Data System | — | std |
| Service Connect – Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Six USB-c charge ports * — two front/ two center console/ two rear | std | — |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | std | — |
Convenience7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt DC power outlet | — | std |
| Battery saver | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Power door locks with auto-locking feature | — | std |
| Power windows / Driver-side one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse | — | std |
| Remote releases – trunk and fuel filler door | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter | — | std |
| Front window defroster | — | std |
| Single zone climate control system with dust and pollen filter | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way power lumbar | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Front passenger's seat 4-way manual | — | std |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | std | std |
| Driver's seat 6-way manual | std | std |
Interior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | — | std |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Cargo area lamp | — | std |
| Center console with armrest and storage compartment | std | — |
| D-shaped steering wheel | — | std |
| Dual LED overhead front map lights | — | std |
| Front door pockets | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Rear dome light and cargo area light | std | — |
| Sliding center armrest | — | std |
| Sun visors with extensions and vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators and 7-in. LCD display with speedometer, drive mode indicators, instrumentation and customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel economy information, trip timer, and warning messages | std | — |
| Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping | — | std |
Exterior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power outside mirrors with folding feature | std | — |
| 16-inch steel with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch | — | std |
| 17-in. alloy wheels with wheel covers and 195/60R17 tires | std | — |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | — | std |
| Active grille shutter | std | — |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Body-color power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Chrome V-motion front grille | — | std |
| Halogen headlights | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with indicator light and timer | — | std |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Temporary spare tire in trunk 17 x 4T | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Front brakes: Vented disc, 11.0 inch diameter x 0.9 inch thickness | — | std |
| Intelligent Ride Control | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Parking brake: Foot brake | — | std |
| Rear drum, 9.0 inch diameter | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area tonneau cover | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius Prime
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 12 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Unspecified (3), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2)
Top recalls
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 24V274000 · 55,690 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles
Nissan Sentra
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 41 · 6 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (11), Electrical System (10), Power Train (9)
Top recalls
- high Power Train 24V304000 · 9,645 vehicles
- high Air Bags 24V154000 · 351 vehicles
- minor Visibility 24V498000 · 1,608 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,375 (base trim) | $21,180 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $33,375 – $40,070 3 trims | $21,180 – $24,270 3 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius Prime SE | Sentra |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 52 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
Too close to call: Nissan Sentra 88.7 vs Toyota Prius Prime 87.2 with these weights. The Toyota Prius Prime is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Nissan Sentra scores 88.7 and the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime 87.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
The 2024 Nissan Sentra starts lower — $21,180 against $33,375, a gap of $12,195 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
2024 Toyota Prius Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2024 Nissan Sentra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime and the 2024 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2024 Nissan Sentra wins: it starts $12,195 lower ($21,180 against $33,375 base MSRP), lists more comfort and tech equipment (34 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 98.2 hp per ton against 86.7. Where the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 41 filed with NHTSA) and is rated 52 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.