Head-to-head
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs 2025 Nissan Sentra
Too close to call: Nissan Sentra 84 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 83.7 with these weights. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch W…
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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…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Nissan Sentra
Toss-upToo close to call: Nissan Sentra 84 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 83.7 with these weights. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 leads by 72.8
Price 2025 Nissan Sentra leads by 43
Tech & comfort 2025 Nissan Sentra leads by 14.1
| Category · weight | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6overall 83.7 | 2025 Nissan Sentraoverall 84 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 57 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 27.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 90.4 | 88.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 85.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 94.3 | 89.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 85.9 | 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 | 83.7 | 84 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Ioniq 6: base trim SE Standard Range RWD · 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 3.1 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 2025 Nissan Sentra wins
- It starts $16,260 lower ($21,590 against $37,850 base MSRP).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (32 against 37 filed with NHTSA).
- It carries 98.2 hp per ton against 75.7.
Where the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 answers
- It is rated 135 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $1,950).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
- 149 hp.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,850 | $21,590 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | 2.0L DOHC I4 |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves per cylinder, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 149 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.471 | 5.034C |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | — |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 58.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 191 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 74 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 11.2 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 114 cu-ft | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 38.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 43.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 34.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,935 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,935 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,894 lbs | 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 | Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Dual pinion electric power-assisted (vehicle-speed-sensitive) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 279 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Foot brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 229 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | drum |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55R18 | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | NissanConnect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 56.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.3 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
156 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist / Lane Following Assist | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | std | — |
| Rear passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brake Booster - Active Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake) | std | — |
| Child safety rear door locks | — | std |
| Cruise controls, smart (steering wheel) | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Emergency inside trunk release | — | std |
| Front and Rear seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes 12.8" x 1.2" (Φ325x30t) | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | std | — |
| Parking brake – Foot brake | — | std |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes 12.8" x 0.5" (Φ325x12t) | std | — |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | std |
| RearView Monitor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Rear Door Alert | 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 |
Infotainment15 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 front USB connection port (Type A) with iPod® Interface | — | std |
| 4.2-inch multi-information display | — | std |
| 7-inch color touchscreen display | — | std |
| AM/FM/USB with 4 speakers | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Auxiliary input jack | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car Services + OTA update capable | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect® Services (NissanConnect® Services, MyNISSAN app control) | — | opt |
| Radio Data System | — | std |
| Regenerative brake control paddles | std | — |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone switches | std | std |
| Audio switches | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | 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 driver's auto-down/up | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Air Vents | std | — |
| Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual automatic temperature control | std | — |
| External temperature display | std | — |
| Front window defroster | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Driver's seat 6-way manual | — | std |
| 2-way power lumbar | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| 8-way power driver's seat (with power lumbar) | std | — |
| Adjustable head restraints (all positions) | std | — |
| Front passenger's seat 4-way manual | — | std |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with 2 cupholders | std | — |
| Cloth | std | std |
Interior18 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display | std | — |
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | — | std |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Cargo area lamp | — | std |
| Cargo Light | std | — |
| D-shaped steering wheel | — | std |
| Dual LED overhead front map lights | — | std |
| Front door pockets | — | std |
| LED Interior Lights | std | — |
| Sliding center armrest | — | std |
| Steering Wheel - Brake regen paddle shifters | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Tilt + Telescoping | std | — |
| Sun visors with extensions and vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | opt | — |
| Seatback pockets (mesh type) | std | — |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | std | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping | std | std |
Exterior26 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector headlights | std | — |
| 16-inch steel with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch wheels | — | std |
| 18 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels (offset 51mm) | std | — |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | — | std |
| 225/55R18 tires | std | — |
| Acoustic Windshield | std | — |
| Active Air Flaps (lower front grille) | std | — |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Body-color power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Chrome V-motion front grille | — | std |
| Door Handles (Flush-type) - Bodycolor | std | — |
| Halogen headlights | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| Laminated Glass - Front and rear | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (amber) | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Mirrors with LED turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor | std | — |
| Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire in trunk 17 x 4T | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with indicator light and timer | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| Battery preconditioning function | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow → My Mode) | std | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
| MR20DD engine (DOHC, I4, 2.0L/1997cc, 149hp @ 6,000 RPM, 146 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM, direct injection) | — | std |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | std | — |
| Shift-by-wire | std | — |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) On-Board Charger | std | — |
| Xtronic CVT transmission | — | std |
Chassis10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Front brakes – Vented disc, 11.0 inch diameter x 0.9 inch thickness | — | std |
| Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with Gas Damper | std | — |
| Intelligent Ride Control | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | std | — |
| Rack and pinion type steering gear | std | — |
| Rear brakes – Drum, 9.0 inch diameter (S); Vented disc, 10.2 inch diameter x 0.31 inch thickness (SV, SR) | — | std |
| Rear Suspension - Multi-link with Gas Damper | std | — |
| Twin tube shock absorbers | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Ioniq 6
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 37 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (22), Unspecified (8), Power Train (5)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V218000 · 294,448 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V606000 · 31,042 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V868000 · 145,642 vehicles
Nissan Sentra
Safety Signal 76 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 32 · 6 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (6), Electrical System (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (5)
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| Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,850 (base trim) | $21,590 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $37,850 – $54,600 7 trims | $21,590 – $24,590 3 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 6 Standard Range | Sentra |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 135 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $1,950 |
| EV range | 240 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
Too close to call: Nissan Sentra 84 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 83.7 with these weights. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is ahead on fuel & range and performance. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Sentra scores 84 and the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 83.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
The 2025 Nissan Sentra starts lower — $21,590 against $37,850, a gap of $16,260 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 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 Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2025 Nissan Sentra wins: it starts $16,260 lower ($21,590 against $37,850 base MSRP), has drawn fewer owner complaints (32 against 37 filed with NHTSA), and carries 98.2 hp per ton against 75.7. Where the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 answers: it is rated 135 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $1,950). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, 5 seats, and 149 hp.