2026 Kia K4 vs 2026 Nissan Sentra
The Kia K4 edges it, 97.3 to 91.4, on safety.
2026 Kia K4
The 2026 Kia K4 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K4 4DR w/ DMS, is EPA-rated at 33 mp…
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 Kia K4
Slight edgeThe Kia K4 edges it, 97.3 to 91.4, on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Sentraoverall 91.4 | 2026 Kia K4overall 97.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 85 | 95.2 |
| 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 | 91.4 | 97.3 |
Nissan Sentra: model-level data · Kia K4: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Sentra
Top recalls
- highSeats26V145000 · 15 vehicles
Kia K4
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Sentra | Kia K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sentra (2-mode) | K4 4DR w/ DMS |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Nissan Sentra or the 2026 Kia K4?
The Kia K4 edges it, 97.3 to 91.4, on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia K4 scores 97.3 and the 2026 Nissan Sentra 91.4. 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 Nissan Sentra or the 2026 Kia K4?
2026 Nissan Sentra: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Kia K4: 5 NHTSA stars, 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.