Head-to-head
2027 Nissan Sentra vs 2027 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry wins clearly, 98 to 84.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety.
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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,…
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A2027 Toyota Camry
The 2027 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Toyota Camry
Clear winThe Toyota Camry wins clearly, 98 to 84.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Camry leads by 36.3
Tech & comfort 2027 Toyota Camry leads by 26.1
Performance 2027 Toyota Camry leads by 14.5
| Category · weight | 2027 Nissan Sentraoverall 84.1 | 2027 Toyota Camryoverall 98 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 63.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 93 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 85.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 73.9 | 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 | 84.1 | 98 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Sentra: base trim S FWD · Toyota Camry: base trim LE 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 Toyota Camry wins
- It costs $700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $1,900).
- It is rated 51 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (34.5 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 23.
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
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,997 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L I4 DOHC MR20DD | 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder CVTCS | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 149 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 30 mpg | 52 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 33 mpg | 51 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 49 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.25:1 | — |
| Transmission type | cvt | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.3 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 110 cu-ft | 99.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,097 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,097 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,079 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual pinion electric power-assisted | Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.1 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 284 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric with auto-hold | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 260 mm | 281 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | P205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 13 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Nissan Connect Services | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.2 in | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.7 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
150 features · differences first, then sharedSafety41 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted switches | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | 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 | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert | — | std |
| Rear passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Automatic High Beams | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Child safety rear door locks | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Eight airbags | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function | — | std |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | std | — |
| Emergency inside trunk release | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Haptic steering wheel | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | 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 |
| LATCH system | std | — |
| Parking brake - Electric with auto-hold | 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 | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — Traction Control | std | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | std | std |
Infotainment27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect® — Automatic Collision Notification. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Depending on grade, allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming and Amazon Music compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | std |
| Remote Connect — locate your last parked location | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — Enhanced Roadside Assistance. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | 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 | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 7-inch multi-information display | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | 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. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | std |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | — | std |
| Google Assistant™ voice recognition | std | — |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | std | — |
| Nissan Connect Services | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G Network Dependent | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | — | std |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | — | opt |
| 12-volt DC power outlet | std | — |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, trunk-release functions, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with auto-locking feature | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | — | std |
| Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto up/down and auto reverse | std | — |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry system with Push Button Ignition | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Capacitive-touch climate controls | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| Manual air conditioning | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support | — | opt |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | std |
| Cloth front seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support; 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | opt |
| Front passenger seat 4-way manual | std | — |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | std | — |
| Heated front seats | opt | opt |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | std | std |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | opt |
| 7-in. digital gauge cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | — | std |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | std |
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel | std | — |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | — | std |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | std | — |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | — | std |
Exterior28 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/slide moonroof | — | opt |
| 16-in. 10-spoke silver-painted alloy wheels | — | std |
| 16-inch steel wheels with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch | std | — |
| 205/60R16 all-season tires | std | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | — | std |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | — | std |
| Black front side air curtains | — | std |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | — | std |
| Black rear lower diffuser | — | std |
| Black window trim | — | std |
| Body-color door handles | std | — |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | opt |
| Front grille, gloss black with chrome finisher | std | — |
| Gloss black power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | std | — |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | — | std |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | — | std |
| Single exhaust | — | std |
| Tire repair kit | std | — |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | std | — |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | std | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel — Temporary | — | std |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | std | std |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| Hybrid System Net Horsepower 225 hp (FWD) / 232 hp (AWD) | — | std |
| Idle Stop/Start | std | — |
| Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE 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, NCAPNissan Sentra
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Camry
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan SentraS FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,990 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $22,990 – $27,990 4 trims | — 10 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes | Camry HEV FF LE |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900 | $1,200 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 1 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Nissan Sentra or the 2027 Toyota Camry?
The Toyota Camry wins clearly, 98 to 84.1, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Camry scores 98 and the 2027 Nissan Sentra 84.1. 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 Nissan Sentra or the 2027 Toyota Camry?
2027 Nissan Sentra: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Toyota Camry: 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 Nissan Sentra and the 2027 Toyota Camry?
Where the 2027 Toyota Camry wins: it costs $700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $1,900), is rated 51 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (34.5 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 23. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.