2026 Hyundai Elantra vs 2026 Nissan Sentra
The Hyundai Elantra wins clearly, 92.1 to 71.4, on fuel & range, safety.
2026 Hyundai Elantra
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Elantra Hybrid B…
2026 Nissan Sentra
The 2026 Nissan Sentra is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sentra (2-mode), is EPA-rated…
2026 Hyundai Elantra
Clear winThe Hyundai Elantra wins clearly, 92.1 to 71.4, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Hyundai Elantraoverall 92.1 | 2026 Nissan Sentraoverall 71.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 60.7 |
| Safetyw 4 | 86.2 | 79.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 92.1 | 71.4 |
Hyundai Elantra: model-level data · Nissan Sentra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Elantra
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
- highAir Bags26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
Nissan Sentra
Top recalls
- highSeats26V145000 · 15 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Sentra (2-mode) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 54 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,150 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
The Hyundai Elantra wins clearly, 92.1 to 71.4, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Elantra scores 92.1 and the 2026 Nissan Sentra 71.4. 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 2026 Hyundai Elantra or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
2026 Hyundai Elantra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. 2026 Nissan Sentra: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.