2027 Nissan Sentra vs 2027 Porsche Taycan
The Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 100 to 45.9, on price, tech & comfort, safety.
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 Porsche Taycan
The 2027 Porsche Taycan is an electric midsize sedan announced by Porsche in 6 trims; fueleconomy.gov has not listed this model year yet, so the specs and price…
2027 Nissan Sentra
Clear winThe Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 100 to 45.9, on price, tech & comfort, safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Porsche Taycanoverall 45.9 | 2027 Nissan Sentraoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 20.5 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 75 | 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 | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 40.8 | 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 | 45.9 | 100 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 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 2027 Nissan Sentra wins
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It starts $89,010 lower ($22,890 against $111,900 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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) | $111,900 | $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
89 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | 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 |
Infotainment22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation with precise online route calculation, 3D building displays and optimized Charging Planner | std | — |
| 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 |
| AI-supported Voice Pilot with natural conversation, Google-supported POI search, follow-up questions without repeating wake word, voice-activated charging flap, voice-based owner's manual | std | — |
| AM/FM with RDS | — | std |
| App Center with first- and third-party apps (audio/video streaming, navigation, parking, charging) downloadable and updatable in-system | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (expanded integration) | std | — |
| Battery state of health display | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
| E-Shift including GT Sport steering wheel with paddles | opt | — |
| Google Assistant™ voice recognition | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| New Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with up to 5x higher computing power | std | — |
| Over-the-air updates (OTA) for the infotainment system | std | — |
| Porsche Digital Interaction (PDI) operating concept with 3D vehicle model, freely configurable widgets, Themes app, minimalist icons and dynamic animations | std | — |
| Porsche Electric Sport Sound (reinterpreted, adapts to driving situation based on load and wheel speed) | opt | — |
| Qi2 wireless charger | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | 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 | 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 (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 | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping (steering wheel) | — | std |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior15 differ · 15 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 |
| 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 |
| Paint to Sample catalog — 153 colors (including 16 new colors for MY2027 such as Shark Blue, Python Green, Loretta Purple, Rose Red) | std | — |
| Tire repair kit | — | std |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Tire repair kit | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| E-Shift with virtual gear changes (8 simulated gears, automatic and manual modes, gear-specific drag torque, virtual rev limiter, virtual rev counter, gear indicator with shift light) | opt | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
| J1772 AC charging port (driver-side fender) | std | — |
| NACS native DC fast charging port (passenger-side fender) with CCS adapter included | std | — |
| Performance Battery Plus (105 kWh) with 320 kW max DC fast charge rating | std | — |
| Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | 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, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Nissan Sentra
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $111,900 (base trim) | $22,890 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $111,900 6 trims | $22,890 – $27,990 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | — | Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | — | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | — | $2,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The Nissan Sentra wins clearly, 100 to 45.9, on price, tech & comfort, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Nissan Sentra scores 100 and the 2027 Porsche Taycan 45.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The 2027 Nissan Sentra starts lower — $22,890 against $111,900, a gap of $89,010 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
2027 Porsche Taycan: 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 Porsche Taycan and the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2027 Nissan Sentra wins: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 0, starts $89,010 lower ($22,890 against $111,900 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (24.5 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.