Compare 2014 Honda Civic vs 2014 Nissan Sentra

2014 Honda Civic
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2-Door CVT EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX 29 38 $19,600 $21,090
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L 29 38 $20,942 $22,540
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi 29 38 $22,331 $24,040
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT LX 30 39 $17,655 $18,990
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual EX 28 36 $18,859 $20,290
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,915 $18,190
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si 22 31 $21,173 $22,790
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,562 $24,290
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $21,359 $22,990
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires & Navi 22 31 $22,747 $24,490
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT 44 47 $22,882 $24,635
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT PZEV 44 47 $22,882 $24,635
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather 44 47 $23,993 $25,835
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather PZEV 44 47 $23,993 $25,835
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi 44 47 $24,270 $26,135
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather 44 47 $25,381 $27,335
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather PZEV 44 47 $25,381 $27,335
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi PZEV 44 47 $24,270 $26,135
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG 27 38 $25,260 $26,640
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG w/Navi 27 38 $27,770 $29,290
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX 30 39 $19,600 $21,090
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L 30 39 $21,127 $22,740
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi 30 39 $22,516 $24,240
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT HF 31 41 $18,535 $19,940
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT LX 30 39 $17,841 $19,190
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual LX 28 36 $17,100 $18,390
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si 22 31 $21,359 $22,990
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,747 $24,490
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $21,544 $23,190
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4-Door Sedan I4 CVT FE+ S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT FE+ S 30 40 $16,804 $17,240
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT FE+ SV 30 40 $16,922 $17,940
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT S 30 39 $16,416 $16,840
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SL 30 39 $18,521 $19,640
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SR 30 39 $17,675 $18,740
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SV 30 39 $16,547 $17,540
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual S 27 36 $15,590 $15,990
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,600
$16,804
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$21,090
$17,240
Monthly Payment Estimate
$352 / month
$287 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
6.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Honda Civic brings better refinement back to the lineup, but there's more to come, we're told. The 2014 Nissan Sentra focuses on comfort, spaciousness and style over driving dynamics in an attempt to push this economy car up-market.
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Fuel Economy
City
29 mpg 30 mpg
Highway
38 mpg 40 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
82.6 95.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.2 53.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 42.5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.2 50.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
30.8 37.4
Front Head Room (in)
37.7 39.4
Second Hip Room (in)
49 50.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 54.7
Second Head Room (in)
34.3 36.7
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
55 58.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.9 60.2
Wheelbase (in)
103.2 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69 69.3
Track Width, Front (in)
59 60.2
Length, Overall (in)
177.9 182.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 6.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.7 15.1
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.2 9
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc Front Disc/Rear Drum
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA 9
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 11
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 13.2
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.5 34.8
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2863 2836
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 16 X 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 16 X 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
410 470
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 110
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
143 @ 6500 130 @ 6000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
129 @ 4300 128 @ 3600
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
38 40
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
29 30
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
33 34
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.67 3.77
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD CVT w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.20 - 0.52 4.01 - 0.55
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94 3.52
Trans Type
1 1
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda Civic Coupe Nissan Sentra
Body Style
Coupe Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 (Est) 5.3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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