2027 Kia K4 vs 2027 Nissan Sentra
Too close to call: Kia K4 100 vs Nissan Sentra 100 with these weights.
2027 Kia K4
The 2027 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 with DMS, is EPA-rated at 33 …
2027 Nissan Sentra
The 2027 Nissan Sentra is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes,…
2027 Kia K4
Toss-upToo close to call: Kia K4 100 vs Nissan Sentra 100 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia K4overall 100 | 2027 Nissan Sentraoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia K4
Kia K4: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Nissan Sentra: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $22,890 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.0L DOHC I4 MR20DD |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 149 hp |
| Torque | — | 146 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 38 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.25:1 |
| Transmission type | — | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | — | 57.1 in |
| Overall length | — | 183 in |
| Overall width | — | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 38.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,097 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,097 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,079 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Dual pinion electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 284 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric with auto-hold |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 260 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 56.2 in |
| Second-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
73 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian 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 |
| 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 controls) | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Lane Departure Prevention | — | std |
| Parking brake - Electric with auto-hold | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | 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 |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | 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 |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Ignition / Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry | — | std |
| 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 | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (front seats) | — | opt |
| 6-way manual adjustable (driver seat) | — | std |
| Cloth (front seats) | — | std |
| Front passenger seat - 4-way manual | — | std |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping (steering wheel) | — | std |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | 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 |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Daytime running lights | — | std |
| Front grille, gloss black with chrome finisher | — | std |
| Gloss black power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| LED tail lights | — | std |
| Tire repair kit | — | std |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Tire repair kit | — | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
| Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | — | std |
| Intelligent Ride Control | — | std |
| Intelligent Trace Control | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia K4
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Sentra
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K4 | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $22,890 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $22,890 – $27,990 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | K4 4DR with DMS | Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia K4 or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
Too close to call: Kia K4 100 vs Nissan Sentra 100 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia K4 scores 100 and the 2027 Nissan Sentra 100. 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 2027 Kia K4 or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
2027 Kia K4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Nissan Sentra: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 differences between the 2027 Kia K4 and the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
This page puts 46 specifications and 73 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.