Head-to-head
2026 Nissan Sentra vs 2026 Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown edges it, 89 to 85.9, on safety, tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on price.
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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…
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The 2026 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown Hybrid AWD, is EPA-ra…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota Crown
Slight edgeThe Toyota Crown edges it, 89 to 85.9, on safety, tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on price.
Price 2026 Nissan Sentra leads by 45.5
Safety 2026 Toyota Crown leads by 19.1
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota Crown leads by 24.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Crownoverall 89 | 2026 Nissan Sentraoverall 85.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 54.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 80.5 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 96.4 | 77.3 | ||||||||||||
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 | 99.1 | 87.9 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 75.8 | ||||||||||||
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 | 89 | 85.9 | ||||||||||||
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 2026 Toyota Crown wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 19 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (31 points against 23.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $2,050).
Where the 2026 Nissan Sentra answers
- It starts $18,840 lower ($22,600 against $41,440 base MSRP).
- It carries 96.2 hp per ton against 92.5.
What they share
- 29 standard driver-assist features.
- 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
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,440 | $22,600 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | 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 | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.034 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 60.6 in | 57.1 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 | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 44 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.9 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,980 lbs | 3,097 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,980 lbs | 3,097 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,020 lbs | 4,079 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 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38 ft | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 279 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric with auto-hold |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| 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 Safety Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.1 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
133 features · differences first, then sharedSafety44 differ · 51 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection & Cyclist Detection | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | 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 |
| Safe Exit Alert | 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 | — |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane Departure Prevention | — | 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 | — |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Proactive Driving Assist | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Blind Spot Intervention | 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 |
Infotainment20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| NissanConnect® Services including Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| 1 rear, charge-only USB Type C port | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | 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 |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist (1-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console | std | — |
| Google Assistant™ voice recognition | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect® Services including Wi-Fi Hotspot (factory option) | — | 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 (5-year minimum trial subscription) | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports (5-year minimum trial subscription) | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless charger | std | — |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry with two key fobs | std | — |
| 12-volt DC power outlet | — | std |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front console | 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 |
| Power window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
Seating12 differ · 12 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 | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | opt |
| Heated rear seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth front seats | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets | std | — |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
Interior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | 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 | — |
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | std | — |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior19 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| 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 |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Gloss black power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators | std | — |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| Temporary spare: Tire repair kit | — | std |
| V-motion front grille, gloss black with chrome finisher | — | std |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | std | — |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel — Temporary | std | — |
| Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| LED tail lights | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive / Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Drive configuration: Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Electric parking brake with auto-hold | — | std |
| Intelligent Ride Control | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Crown
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (1), Electrical System (1)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Nissan Sentra
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 19 · 1 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (8), Back Over Prevention (4), Wheels (3)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V145000 · 15 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,440 (base trim) | $22,600 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,440 – $54,990 4 trims | $22,600 – $27,990 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown Hybrid AWD | Sentra (2-mode) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $2,050 |
| 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 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
The Toyota Crown edges it, 89 to 85.9, on safety, tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Crown scores 89 and the 2026 Nissan Sentra 85.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
The 2026 Nissan Sentra starts lower — $22,600 against $41,440, a gap of $18,840 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
2026 Toyota Crown: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 Toyota Crown and the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2026 Toyota Crown wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 19 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (31 points against 23.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $2,050). Where the 2026 Nissan Sentra answers: it starts $18,840 lower ($22,600 against $41,440 base MSRP) and carries 96.2 hp per ton against 92.5. What they share: 29 standard driver-assist features and 5 seats.