Head-to-head
2025 Nissan Sentra vs 2025 Toyota Crown
The Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 90.9 to 84.6, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
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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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The 2025 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown AWD, is EPA-rated at …
Verdict · default weights
2025 Nissan Sentra
Clear winThe Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 90.9 to 84.6, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
Price 2025 Nissan Sentra leads by 47.9
Safety 2025 Toyota Crown leads by 15.9
Tech & comfort 2025 Nissan Sentra leads by 21.1
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Crownoverall 84.6 | 2025 Nissan Sentraoverall 90.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 52.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 84 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.1 | 79.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 96.1 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 98.6 | 87.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 78.9 | 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 | 84.6 | 90.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Crown: base trim XLE AWD · 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 starts $19,850 lower ($21,590 against $41,440 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (35.5 points against 28 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 98.2 hp per ton against 92.5.
Where the 2025 Toyota Crown answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (5 against 32 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 41 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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,440 | $21,590 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 2.0L DOHC I4 |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | 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) | 42 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 41 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.034C |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 60.6 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.2 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.2 in | 38.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.5 in | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 43.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.9 in | 34.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,980 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,980 lbs | 3,036 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,020 lbs | 3,957 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 921 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack parallel-type | Dual pinion electric power-assisted (vehicle-speed-sensitive) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 279 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Foot brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 229 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | drum |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55R19 | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services | NissanConnect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.1 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
143 features · differences first, then sharedSafety39 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Rear passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| Auto High Beams | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child safety rear door locks | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Emergency inside trunk release | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | std | — |
| High Beam 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 |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System | 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 |
| 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 |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System – direct sensor type | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone switches | — | std |
| 1 front USB connection port (Type A) with iPod® Interface | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription. (XLE) / 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. (Limited/Nightshade/Platinum) | 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 |
| 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 data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist (1-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Four USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear | std | — |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect® Services (NissanConnect® Services, MyNISSAN app control) | — | opt |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with full-charge indicator light | std | — |
| Radio Data System | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app (1-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator (up to 10-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports (up to 10-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility (up to 30-day/3 GB trial subscription) | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt DC power outlet | — | std |
| Battery saver | — | std |
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front console | 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 window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
| Front window defroster | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Heated rear seats | std | — |
| Driver's seat 6-way manual | — | std |
| Cloth | — | std |
| Front passenger's seat 4-way manual | — | std |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with 2 cupholders | std | — |
Interior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges | std | — |
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | — | 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 |
| Heated, leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel, with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | std | — |
| LED front and rear reading lights and cargo area light | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Sliding center armrest | — | std |
| Sun visors with extensions and vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | std | — |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping | — | std |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior19 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding feature | std | — |
| 16-inch steel with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch wheels | — | std |
| 19-in. multi-spoke machined-finish two-tone alloy wheels | std | — |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | — | std |
| Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows | std | — |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | std | — |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Body-color power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Chrome V-motion front grille | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Halogen headlights | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with indicator light and timer | std | std |
| Temporary spare tire in trunk 17 x 4T | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (HYBRID) / Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive (HYBRID MAX) | std | — |
| 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 CrownXLE AWD | 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 Crown
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 5 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (3), Power Train (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (1)
Top recalls
- 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 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| Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,440 (base trim) | $21,590 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,440 – $54,990 4 trims | $21,590 – $24,590 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown AWD | Sentra |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $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 Crown or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
The Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 90.9 to 84.6, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Sentra scores 90.9 and the 2025 Toyota Crown 84.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Crown or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
The 2025 Nissan Sentra starts lower — $21,590 against $41,440, a gap of $19,850 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota Crown or the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
2025 Toyota Crown: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 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 Toyota Crown and the 2025 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2025 Nissan Sentra wins: it starts $19,850 lower ($21,590 against $41,440 base MSRP), lists more comfort and tech equipment (35.5 points against 28 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 98.2 hp per ton against 92.5. Where the 2025 Toyota Crown answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (5 against 32 filed with NHTSA) and is rated 41 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.