Nissan Sentra vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Sentra: 29 comparisons against 14 rivals across the 2023–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
14 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota CamrySentra leads 1–0
Honda CivicCivic leads 2–0
Tesla Model 3Model 3 leads 2–1
Hyundai ElantraElantra leads 1–0
Hyundai Ioniq 6Ioniq 6 leads 1–0
Kia K4K4 leads 1–0
Polestar 22 leads 2–0
BMW 3 SeriesSentra leads 2–0
Lexus ESlevel 1–1
Porsche TaycanSentra leads 2–0
Toyota Prius Primelevel 1–1
Toyota Crownlevel 1–1
Mazda Mazda3Mazda3 leads 2–0
BMW 5 SeriesSentra leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Sentra wins and loses
29 scored head-to-headsThe Sentra leads on price in 20 of 21; it trails on fuel & range in 20 of 27, performance in 16 of 23, space & cargo in 15 of 23. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Sentra scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Sentra leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 20 of 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 4 of 27 | 20 | 3 |
| Safety | 13 of 29 | 13 | 3 |
| Space & cargo | 5 of 23 | 15 | 3 |
| Performance | 7 of 23 | 16 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 11 of 22 | 11 | 0 |
Common questions about the Nissan Sentra head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Sentra or the Toyota Camry?
Too close to call: Nissan Sentra 86.9 vs Toyota Camry 86.6 with these weights. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Nissan Sentra is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Sentra vs 2026 Toyota Camry). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Sentra or the Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic edges it, 94.6 to 89.2, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Civic comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Sentra vs 2026 Honda Civic). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Sentra or the Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 100 to 71.1, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model 3 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Tesla Model 3 vs 2027 Nissan Sentra). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Sentra or the Hyundai Elantra?
The Hyundai Elantra wins clearly, 93.9 to 84.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Nissan Sentra is ahead on safety and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Elantra comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Hyundai Elantra vs 2026 Nissan Sentra). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Sentra or the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 100 to 74.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 6 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Nissan Sentra vs 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 6). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Nissan Sentra win and lose against its rivals?
The Sentra leads on price in 20 of 21; it trails on fuel & range in 20 of 27, performance in 16 of 23, space & cargo in 15 of 23. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.