Head-to-head
2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Nissan Sentra
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 95.6 to 89.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety and performance.
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2025 Honda Civic
The 2025 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-ra…
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The 2025 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…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Civic
Clear winThe Honda Civic wins clearly, 95.6 to 89.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety and performance.
Fuel & range 2025 Honda Civic leads by 30.7
Safety 2025 Nissan Sentra leads by 4.5
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Civic leads by 4.1
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Civicoverall 95.6 | 2025 Nissan Sentraoverall 89.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 69.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.6 | 90.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.7 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.8 | 98.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 95.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 95.6 | 89.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Civic: base trim LX FWD · Nissan Sentra: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
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 2025 Honda Civic wins
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,950).
- It is rated 49 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 76).
Where the 2025 Nissan Sentra answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 105 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 146 lb-ft of torque against 133.
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.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $21,590 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,993 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | 2.0L DOHC I4 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 4 valves per cylinder, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.941 | 5.034C |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99 cu-ft | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.1 in | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 43.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.4 in | 34.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,877 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,877 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 3,957 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 921 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Dual pinion electric power-assisted (vehicle-speed-sensitive) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 282 mm | 279 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Foot brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 259 mm | 229 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | drum |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/55R16 93H | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | NissanConnect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57 in | 56.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in | 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
181 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Child safety rear door locks | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Emergency inside trunk release | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Parking brake – Foot brake | — | std |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | 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 |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System – direct sensor type | std | std |
Infotainment25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone switches | — | std |
| 1 front USB connection port (Type A) with iPod® Interface | — | std |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 4.2-inch multi-information display | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| 7-inch color touchscreen display | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | std | — |
| Alexa Built-In | std | — |
| AM/FM/USB with 4 speakers | — | std |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Audio switches | — | std |
| Auxiliary input jack | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| NissanConnect® Services (NissanConnect® Services, MyNISSAN app control) | — | opt |
| Radio Data System | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x2) - Front Seats | std | — |
Convenience14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt DC power outlet | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | std | — |
| Battery saver | — | std |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door Locks | std | — |
| Power door locks with auto-locking feature | — | std |
| Power windows – Driver-side one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows | std | — |
| Remote releases – trunk and fuel filler door | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter | — | std |
| Automatic Climate Control System | std | — |
| Front window defroster | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's seat 6-way manual | — | std |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Cloth | — | std |
| Front passenger's seat 4-way manual | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
Interior23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | — | std |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Cargo area lamp | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light | std | — |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | std | — |
| D-shaped steering wheel | — | std |
| Dual LED overhead front map lights | — | std |
| Front Beverage Holders | std | — |
| Front door pockets | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.3 / 37.1 | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 54.3 / 48.9 | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.4 | std | — |
| Map Lights | std | — |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0 | std | — |
| Sliding center armrest | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sun visors with extensions and vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping | — | std |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
Exterior29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch steel with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch wheels | — | std |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | — | std |
| All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H / 235/40R18 91W | std | — |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Body-color power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Chrome V-motion front grille | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire: T125/80D16 97M / T125/85R16 99M | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 2,877 / 2,935 / 3,208 / 3,252 | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| Halogen headlights | — | std |
| Height (in.): 55.7 | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| Length (in.): 184.8 | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear): 60.9/62.0 / 60.5/61.6 | std | — |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 61/39 / 64/36 | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 107.7 | std | — |
| Wheels: 16 in with Full Covers / 18 in Gloss Black Alloys / 18 in Alloys with Matte Shark Gray Inserts | std | — |
| Width (in.): 70.9 | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with indicator light and timer | — | std |
| Temporary spare tire in trunk 17 x 4T | — | std |
Powertrain22 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 81 × 96.7 | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 / LEV4-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 13:1 / 13.9:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,993 | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 3-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Engine Type: Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 12.4 / 10.6 | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 150 @ 6,400 / 141 @ 6,000 | std | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 32/41/36 / 31/39/34 / 50/47/49 | std | — |
| MR20DD engine (DOHC, I4, 2.0L/1997cc, 149hp @ 6,000 RPM, 146 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM, direct injection) | — | std |
| Ratio Range: 2.526 ~ 0.408 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.805 | std | — |
| Redline (rpm): 6,700 / 6,250 | std | — |
| Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm): 133 @ 4,000-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | std | — |
| Xtronic CVT transmission | — | std |
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | std | std |
Chassis14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX 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 |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) (front/rear): 11.1 / 10.2 | std | — |
| Rear brakes – Drum, 9.0 inch diameter (S); Vented disc, 10.2 inch diameter x 0.31 inch thickness (SV, SR) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 26.5 x 4.5 (tubular) / 17.0 (solid) / 17.5 (solid) | std | — |
| Steering Ratio: 11.3:1 / 11.5:1 | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.30 / 2.20 | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 36.1 / 38.1 | std | — |
| Twin tube shock absorbers | — | std |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 14.8 | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Civic
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 105 · 11 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (42), Forward Collision Avoidance (22), Fuel/Propulsion System (15)
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Nissan Sentra
Safety Signal 76 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 31 · 6 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (6), Tires (5), Electrical System (4)
Top recalls
- high Power Train 26V410000 · 946 vehicles
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
- high Seats 25V153000 · 199 vehicles
- moderate Visibility 25V807000 · 41,797 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda CivicLX FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $21,590 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | $21,590 – $24,590 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Civic 4Dr | Sentra |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 49 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Civic or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 95.6 to 89.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Civic scores 95.6 and the 2025 Nissan Sentra 89.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Civic or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
2025 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Nissan Sentra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 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 2025 Honda Civic and the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2025 Honda Civic wins: it costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,950), is rated 49 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 76). Where the 2025 Nissan Sentra answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 105 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 146 lb-ft of torque against 133. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.