2018 Honda Civic vs 2018 Nissan Sentra

2018 Honda Civic

2018 Nissan Sentra

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LX-P CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Coupe LX-P CVT	30	39	$19,655	$21,150
Civic Hatchback EX-L Navi CVT	31	40	$23,914	$25,750
Civic Hatchback EX-L Navi CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$24,840	$26,750
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	30	36	$20,951	$22,550
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	29	38	$20,211	$21,750
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	30	36	$26,691	$28,750
Civic Sedan EX CVT	31	40	$19,831	$21,340
Civic Sedan EX CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$20,757	$22,340
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	32	42	$22,294	$24,000
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT w/Honda Sensing	32	42	$23,220	$25,000
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT w/Navigation	32	42	$23,220	$25,000
Civic Sedan EX-T CVT	32	42	$20,905	$22,500
Civic Sedan EX-T CVT w/Honda Sensing	32	42	$21,831	$23,500
Civic Sedan EX-T Manual	31	42	$20,164	$21,700
Civic Sedan LX CVT	31	40	$18,350	$19,740
Civic Sedan LX CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	40	$19,276	$20,740
Civic Sedan LX Manual	28	40	$17,609	$18,940
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	32	42	$24,886	$26,800
Civic Si Coupe Manual	28	38	$22,386	$24,100
Civic Si Coupe Manual w/High Performance Tires	28	38	$22,571	$24,300
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$32,200	$34,700

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NISMO CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sentra NISMO CVT	25	30	$24,495	$25,790
Sentra NISMO Manual	25	31	$24,495	$25,790
Sentra S CVT	29	37	$17,811	$18,275
Sentra S Manual	27	35	$16,562	$16,990
Sentra SL CVT	29	37	$22,267	$23,440
Sentra SR CVT	29	37	$19,481	$20,500
Sentra SR Turbo CVT	27	33	$21,366	$22,490
Sentra SR Turbo Manual	26	32	$21,091	$22,200
Sentra SV CVT	29	37	$18,139	$19,085

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,655

$24,495

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,150

$25,790

Monthly Payment Estimate

$353 / month

$430 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Honda Civic is a good car made better by plenty of options and value at nearly every stop.

The 2018 Nissan Sentra is a compact car that does what it says on the package: it’s roomy, quiet, and relatively affordable.

TCC Likes

Sharp style in every body
Incredible value across lineup
Great turbocharged engines

Standard automatic emergency braking
Decent fuel efficiency
Competitive standard features

TCC Dislikes

Buzzy base engine
Breathtaking number of trims
Boy-racer look on some models

Turbo models aren’t as much fun as we hoped
Wandering 6-speed manual
Leisurely acceleration in most models

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.6

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

50.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

36.5

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.1

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

34.5

36.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

58.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.8

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

60.2

Length, Overall (in)

176.9

183.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.1

15.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR16

P215/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR16

P215/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2775

3090

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

138 @ 4200

177 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

158 @ 6500

188 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53 - 0.41

4.01 - 0.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.68

3.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.71

3.77

Trans Order Code

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

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.2

6.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

470

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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