Head-to-head
2025 Nissan Sentra vs 2025 Toyota Camry
The Nissan Sentra edges it, 90.5 to 85.8, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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2025 Nissan Sentra
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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D2025 Toyota Camry
The 2025 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Nissan Sentra
Slight edgeThe Nissan Sentra edges it, 90.5 to 85.8, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
Price 2025 Nissan Sentra leads by 24.8
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota Camry leads by 33.3
Safety 2025 Nissan Sentra leads by 18.5
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Camryoverall 85.8 | 2025 Nissan Sentraoverall 90.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 75.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 66.7 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 72.5 | 91 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 96.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 85.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 84.5 | 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 | 85.8 | 90.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Camry: base trim LE 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 Nissan Sentra wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 173 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 19.
- It starts $7,110 lower ($21,590 against $28,700 base MSRP).
Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers
- It costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $1,950).
- It is rated 51 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.
Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,700 | $21,590 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, alloy block with aluminum alloy head | 2.0L DOHC I4 |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 4 valves per cylinder, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 51 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 50 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.034C |
| Transmission type | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.1 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.9 cu-ft | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.6 in | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 43.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38 in | 34.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,450 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,450 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 3,957 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 921 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist | Dual pinion electric power-assisted (vehicle-speed-sensitive) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 279 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake | Foot brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 281 mm | 229 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | drum |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/65 R16 | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | NissanConnect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | 56.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.7 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
145 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | — | std |
| Rear passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child safety rear door locks | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Emergency inside trunk release | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane Tracing Assist | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Parking brake – Foot brake | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Proactive Driving Assist | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Safe Exit Alert | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System – direct sensor type | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | std | std |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| NissanConnect® with Wi-Fi hotspot (subscription required, sold separately) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone switches | — | std |
| 1 front USB connection port (Type A) with iPod® Interface | — | std |
| 4.2-inch multi-information display | — | std |
| 6-speaker audio system | std | — |
| 7-inch color touchscreen display | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | std | — |
| AM/FM/USB with 4 speakers | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Audio switches | — | std |
| Auxiliary input jack | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | — | 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 | — |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | std | — |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect® Services (NissanConnect® Services, MyNISSAN app control) | — | opt |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light | std | — |
| Radio Data System | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. 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 | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | std | — |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | opt | std |
| 12-volt DC power outlet | — | std |
| Battery saver | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, Smart Access trunk function, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Power door locks with auto-locking feature | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | std | — |
| Power windows – Driver-side one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Remote releases – trunk and fuel filler door | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | std | — |
| Front window defroster | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | opt | — |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | std | — |
| Cloth | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support; 6-way manual passenger front seat | opt | — |
| Front passenger's seat 4-way manual | — | std |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
| Driver's seat 6-way manual | std | std |
Interior19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener | opt | — |
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | — | std |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | std | — |
| Assist grips (4) | — | std |
| Cargo area lamp | — | std |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | std | — |
| D-shaped steering wheel | — | std |
| Dual LED overhead front map lights | — | std |
| Front door pockets | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel | opt | — |
| Passenger-side illuminated glove compartment | std | — |
| Sliding center armrest | — | std |
| Sun visors with extensions and vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | — |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping | — | std |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | std | std |
Exterior26 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature | opt | — |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | std | — |
| 16-in. Silver-finished alloy wheels | std | — |
| 16-inch steel with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch wheels | — | std |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | — | std |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | std | — |
| Black front side air curtains | std | — |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | std | — |
| Black rear lower diffuser | std | — |
| Black window trim | std | — |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Body-color power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Chrome V-motion front grille | — | std |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | opt | — |
| Halogen headlights | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED combination taillights | std | — |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Single hidden exhaust | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with indicator light and timer | std | std |
| Temporary spare tire in trunk 17 x 4T | std | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | 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 |
| Xtronic CVT transmission | — | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE 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 |
| Rear brakes – Drum, 9.0 inch diameter (S); Vented disc, 10.2 inch diameter x 0.31 inch thickness (SV, SR) | — | std |
| Twin tube shock absorbers | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Camry
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 173 · 17 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (33), Structure (30), Electrical System (27)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V059000 · 40,922 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 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| Toyota CamryLE FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,700 (base trim) | $21,590 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $28,700 – $36,425 8 trims | $21,590 – $24,590 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Camry HEV FF LE | Sentra |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 51 | 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 | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Camry or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
The Nissan Sentra edges it, 90.5 to 85.8, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Sentra scores 90.5 and the 2025 Toyota Camry 85.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Camry or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
The 2025 Nissan Sentra starts lower — $21,590 against $28,700, a gap of $7,110 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota Camry or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
2025 Toyota Camry: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 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 Toyota Camry and the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2025 Nissan Sentra wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 173 filed with NHTSA), lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 19, and starts $7,110 lower ($21,590 against $28,700 base MSRP). Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers: it costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $1,950) and is rated 51 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.