2026 Nissan Sentra vs 2026 Porsche Taycan
The Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 82.6 to 58.2, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
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 Porsche Taycan
The 2026 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 17 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan 4 Perf Battery …
2026 Nissan Sentra
Clear winThe Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 82.6 to 58.2, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range and performance.
| Category · weight | 2026 Porsche Taycanoverall 58.2 | 2026 Nissan Sentraoverall 82.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 21.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 39.8 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 75 | 94 | ||||||||||||
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 | 74.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 45.8 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 4.3 | 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 | 58.2 | 82.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Porsche Taycan: base trim Taycan RWD · Nissan Sentra: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Nissan Sentra wins
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It starts $83,200 lower ($22,600 against $105,800 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (23.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Porsche Taycan answers
- It is rated 91 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $2,050).
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
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $105,800 | $22,600 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.0L DOHC I4 |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves per cylinder, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 272 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 91 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 79 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 94 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.034 |
| Transmission type | Two-speed dog-ring rear | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 54.2 in | 57.1 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 77.4 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 10.7 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 38.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,630 lbs | 3,097 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,630 lbs | 3,097 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,162 lbs | 4,079 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,532 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Aluminum double-wishbone, 2-chamber adaptive air suspension with PASM | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Aluminum multi-link axle with subframe, 2-chamber adaptive air suspension with PASM | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electromechanical | Dual pinion electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.4 ft | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 360 mm | 279 mm |
| Front brake type | Steel, internally vented | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric with auto-hold |
| Rear brake diameter | 358 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | Steel, internally vented | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55 R19 / 275/45 R19 | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 56.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 54.6 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
120 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection & Cyclist Detection | — | std |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Anti-lock Braking System | — | std |
| Blind Spot Intervention | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Lane Departure Prevention | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor | — | std |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | — | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | — | std |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System – direct sensor type | — | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 rear, charge-only USB Type C port | — | std |
| 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen | — | std |
| 2 front USB Type C ports | — | std |
| 4 speakers | — | std |
| 7-inch multi-information display | — | std |
| AM/FM with RDS | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Google Assistant™ voice recognition | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect® Services including Wi-Fi Hotspot (factory option) | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | — | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt DC power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with auto-locking feature | — | std |
| Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto up/down and auto reverse | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | — | opt |
| 6-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| Cloth front seats | — | std |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| MY26 MSRP | std | — |
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
Exterior27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| 16-inch steel with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch wheels | — | std |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | — | std |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Curb weight (lbs) | std | — |
| Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | std | — |
| Gloss black power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs) | std | — |
| Height (inches) | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED tail lights | — | std |
| Length (inches) | std | — |
| Standard tire type | std | — |
| Temporary spare: Tire repair kit | — | std |
| Tires: front/rear | std | — |
| Track width front (inches) | std | — |
| Track width rear (inches) | std | — |
| V-motion front grille, gloss black with chrome finisher | — | std |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Wheel size and design | std | — |
| Wheelbase (inches) | std | — |
| Wheels: front/rear | std | — |
| Width (inches) | std | — |
| Width w/mirrors (inches) | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
Powertrain22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive configuration: Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph, w/Launch Control (sec) | std | — |
| Acceleration 1/4 mile, w/Launch Control (sec) | std | — |
| Cell type | std | — |
| Charge Time, 0% -100% SoC @ 9.6 kW (hrs) | std | — |
| Charge Time, 10% -80% SoC @ 150 kW (min) | std | — |
| Charge Time, 10% -80% SoC @ 270 kW (min) | std | — |
| Drivetrain | std | — |
| Energy Content, gross/net (kWh) | std | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
| Maximum Regenerative Braking Force | std | — |
| Motor type, front/rear | std | — |
| MPGe (combined, city/hwy) | std | — |
| Pack configuration | std | — |
| Pack weight (lbs) | std | — |
| Power to weight ratio (lbs/hp) | std | — |
| Pulse Inverter Amperage, front/rear | std | — |
| Range (miles) | std | — |
| Top track speed (mph) | std | — |
| Total maximum power, hp | std | — |
| Total maximum torque (lb.-ft.) | std | — |
| Transmission type, front/rear | std | — |
Chassis14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Caliper color | std | — |
| Caliper type | std | — |
| Electric parking brake with auto-hold | — | std |
| Front axle | std | — |
| Intelligent Ride Control | — | std |
| Number of pistons (front/rear) | std | — |
| Rear axle | std | — |
| Rotor construction | std | — |
| Rotor diameter (front/rear) mm | std | — |
| Rotor thickness (front/rear) mm | std | — |
| Steering ratio | std | — |
| Steering system | std | — |
| Turning circle (ft) | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) front | std | — |
| Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) rear | std | — |
| Payload, maximum (lbs) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Sentra
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V145000 · 15 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105,800 (base trim) | $22,600 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $105,800 – $243,700 16 trims | $22,600 – $27,990 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan Performance Battery | Sentra (2-mode) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 91 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $2,050 |
| EV range | 274 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Porsche Taycan or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
The Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 82.6 to 58.2, on price, tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Sentra scores 82.6 and the 2026 Porsche Taycan 58.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Porsche Taycan or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
The 2026 Nissan Sentra starts lower — $22,600 against $105,800, a gap of $83,200 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Porsche Taycan or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
2026 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Porsche Taycan and the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2026 Nissan Sentra wins: it lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 0, starts $83,200 lower ($22,600 against $105,800 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (23.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Porsche Taycan answers: it is rated 91 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $2,050).