Head-to-head
2027 Lexus ES vs 2027 Nissan Sentra
The Lexus ES wins clearly, 92.8 to 75.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety.
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2027 Lexus ES
The 2027 Lexus ES is sold in the U.S. as an electric and hybrid midsize sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the ES 350e (19 inch W…
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A*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,…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Lexus ES
Clear winThe Lexus ES wins clearly, 92.8 to 75.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Lexus ES leads by 70.3
Safety 2027 Nissan Sentra leads by 23.4
Tech & comfort 2027 Lexus ES leads by 28.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Lexus ESoverall 92.8 | 2027 Nissan Sentraoverall 75.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 29.7 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 76.6 | 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 & cargow 2 | 96.5 | 96.4 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.9 | 77.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 71.8 | ||||||||||||
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 | 92.8 | 75.1 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Lexus ES: base trim ES 350e Premium FWD · 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 2027 Lexus ES wins
- It is rated 127 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($600 against $1,900).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (35.5 points against 25.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Nissan Sentra answers
- It lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It holds 14.3 cu ft behind the second row against 13.3.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $22,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front) | 2.0L I4 DOHC MR20DD |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves per cylinder CVTCS |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 198 lb-ft | 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 | Electric single-speed | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in |
| Overall height | 61.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Overall length | 202 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in | 71.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 110 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 44 in |
| Third-row legroom | 40.7 in | 34.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,652 lbs | 3,097 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,608 lbs | 3,097 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,810 lbs | 4,079 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | EPS | Dual pinion electric power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 284 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric with auto-hold |
| Rear brake diameter | 338 mm | 260 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 205/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Lexus Interface | Nissan Connect Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.9 in | 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
134 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted switches | — | std |
| HD Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection | opt | — |
| 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 Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child safety rear door locks | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Driver Monitor | opt | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Emergency inside trunk release | — | std |
| Front Cross Traffic Assist | opt | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | opt | — |
| Lane Departure Prevention | — | std |
| LATCH system | — | std |
| Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 | std | — |
| Parking brake - Electric with auto-hold | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Pedestrian Detection | opt | — |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Intervention | std | std |
Infotainment30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect* | std | — |
| 1 rear, charge-only USB Type C port | — | std |
| 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen | — | std |
| 2 front 60W USB-C ports | std | — |
| 2 front USB Type C ports | — | std |
| 2 rear 60W USB-C ports | std | — |
| 4 speakers | — | std |
| 7-inch multi-information display | — | std |
| AM/FM with RDS | — | std |
| Bluetooth® and USB smartphone connectivity | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant and Destination Assist w/ minimum 3-year-trial | std | — |
| Google Assistant™ voice recognition | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| Integrated Streaming w/ Spotify® (requires active Wi-Fi Connect trial or subscription) | std | — |
| Lexus 10-speaker Premium Audio System | std | — |
| Lexus app | std | — |
| Lexus Interface w/ 14.0-inch touchscreen display | std | — |
| Nissan Connect Services | — | std |
| Qi2 wireless charger | std | — |
| Remote Connect* (minimum 3-year trial included) | std | — |
| Safety Connect* (5-year trial included) | std | — |
| Service Connect* (5-year trial included) | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-month trial included) | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect* (30-day/unlimited data trial included) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | std | — |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt DC power outlet | — | std |
| HomeLink® garage door opener | std | — |
| Power door locks with auto-locking feature | — | std |
| Power trunk w/ kick sensor | std | — |
| Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto up/down and auto reverse | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | — | std |
| SmartAccess | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Capacitive-touch climate controls | — | std |
| Dual-zone climate control with interior air filters, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode | std | — |
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
Seating14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power-adjustable driver seat w/ memory and 2-way lumbar adjustment | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | opt |
| Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver seat w/ memory and 2-way lumbar adjustment | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth front seats | — | std |
| Front passenger seat 4-way manual | — | std |
| Front seat radiant knee heater | opt | — |
| Perforated NuLuxe® interior trim | std | — |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
| Seating for five | std | — |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Power-adjustable tilting and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Active noise control | std | — |
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Thematic ambient lighting | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior23 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/sliding glass moonroof with manual sunshade | std | — |
| LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| Heated power-folding outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse | std | — |
| 16-inch steel wheels with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch | — | std |
| 19-inch alloy wheels | std | — |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | — | std |
| 21-inch alloy wheels | opt | — |
| Acoustic front and side window glass | std | — |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Digital latch electronic door handles | std | — |
| Front grille, gloss black with chrome finisher | — | std |
| Gloss black power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Headlamp washer | opt | — |
| Heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Heated power-folding outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
| Rear camera washer | std | — |
| Tire repair kit | — | std |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Windshield wiper de-icer | opt | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED tail lights | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AC dual-voltage charging cable supporting Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V) input | std | — |
| Braking regen paddle shifters | std | — |
| CCS to NACS (J1772 to J3400) AC plug adapter | std | — |
| CCS1 to NACS (J1772 combo to J3400) DC plug adapter | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (ECO, Normal, Sport, Custom) | std | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | std | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | 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, NCAPLexus ES
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Sentra
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lexus ESES 350e Premium FWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $22,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | $22,990 – $27,990 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) | Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 127 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $600 | $1,900 |
| EV range | 307 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Lexus ES or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The Lexus ES wins clearly, 92.8 to 75.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Lexus ES scores 92.8 and the 2027 Nissan Sentra 75.1. 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 Lexus ES or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
2027 Lexus ES: 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 biggest differences between the 2027 Lexus ES and the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2027 Lexus ES wins: it is rated 127 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($600 against $1,900), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (35.5 points against 25.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Nissan Sentra answers: it lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 2 and holds 14.3 cu ft behind the second row against 13.3. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.