Head-to-head
2027 Nissan Sentra vs 2027 Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown wins clearly, 99.4 to 91, 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 Crown
The 2027 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown AWD, is EPA-rated at …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Toyota Crown
Clear winThe Toyota Crown wins clearly, 99.4 to 91, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Crown leads by 18.1
Tech & comfort 2027 Toyota Crown leads by 12.1
Performance 2027 Toyota Crown leads by 11.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Toyota Crownoverall 99.4 | 2027 Nissan Sentraoverall 91 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 81.9 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 98.5 | 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 | 100 | 94.4 | ||||||||||||
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 | 87.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 99.4 | 91 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 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 2027 Toyota Crown wins
- It costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,550 against $1,900).
- It is rated 40 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It makes 184 hp against 149.
Where the 2027 Nissan Sentra answers
- It lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 30.
- It carries 96.2 hp per ton against 92.5.
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 | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $22,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | 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 I4 DOHC MR20DD |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 4 valves per cylinder CVTCS |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 42 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 40 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.25:1 |
| 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 |
| Third-row headroom | 37.5 in | 36.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 44 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.9 in | 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 | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 284 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric with auto-hold |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 260 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 Connected Services | Nissan Connect Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.1 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
132 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| HD Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning with haptic steering wheel | — | 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 | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child safety rear door locks | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | — | std |
| Emergency inside trunk release | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | std | — |
| Haptic steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Lane Departure Prevention | — | 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 |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Automatic High Beams | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Lane Tracing Assist | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Proactive Drive Assist | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted switches | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Blind Spot Intervention | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System – direct sensor type | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| 1 rear, charge-only USB Type C port | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia 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 (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist | 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 |
| Heated, leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | std | — |
| Nissan Connect Services | — | std |
| Qi2 wireless charger | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports | std | — |
| Siri® Eyes Free | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | — | 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 [12v] 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 | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Capacitive-touch climate controls | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
| Manual air conditioning | — | std |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Cloth front seats | — | std |
| Front passenger seat 4-way manual | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Rear seats 60/40-split fold-down | — | std |
Interior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| 12.3-inch enhanced multi-information display | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | std | — |
| Front and rear seat reading lights and cargo area light | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | 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 |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | — | 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 wheels with cover, 16 x 6.5-inch | — | 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 (AHB) and auto on/off | std | — |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Front grille, gloss black with chrome finisher | — | std |
| Gloss black power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators | std | — |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | — | std |
| Tire repair kit | — | std |
| Variable intermittent front wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | std | — |
| Center High-Mount Stop Light | — | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel | std | — |
| Daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED tail lights | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Front-engine / front-wheel drive | — | std |
| Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | 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, NCAPToyota Crown
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| Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan SentraS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $22,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | $22,990 – $27,990 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown AWD | Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 40 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,550 | $1,900 |
| 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 Toyota Crown or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The Toyota Crown wins clearly, 99.4 to 91, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, performance. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Crown scores 99.4 and the 2027 Nissan Sentra 91. 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 Toyota Crown or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
2027 Toyota Crown: 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 Toyota Crown and the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
Where the 2027 Toyota Crown wins: it costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,550 against $1,900), is rated 40 combined against 33 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and makes 184 hp against 149. Where the 2027 Nissan Sentra answers: it lists 32 standard driver-assist features against 30 and carries 96.2 hp per ton against 92.5. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.