2021 Honda Civic vs 2021 Nissan Sentra

2021 Honda Civic

#4 in Compact Cars

2021 Nissan Sentra

#18 in Compact Cars

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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX CVT	31	40	$23,423	$24,700
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	31	40	$21,172	$22,200
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	29	35	$22,855	$24,100
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	29	37	$22,098	$23,300
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	29	35	$27,416	$29,400
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual	29	37	$26,671	$28,600
Civic Sedan EX CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,139	$24,400
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	32	42	$24,275	$25,600
Civic Sedan LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,268	$21,250
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,862	$23,050
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	30	38	$26,392	$28,300
Civic Type R Limited Edition Manual	22	28	$41,001	$43,995
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$35,323	$37,895

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S CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sentra S CVT	29	39	$18,447	$19,410
Sentra SR CVT	28	37	$20,665	$21,750
Sentra SV CVT	29	39	$19,451	$20,470

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,423

$18,447

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,700

$19,410

Monthly Payment Estimate

$412 / month

$324 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Honda Civic doesn’t let social responsibility get in the way of a good time.

The 2021 Nissan Sentra has a sleek shape and a more refined ride, which makes it a better value than in the past.

TCC Likes

Spacious cabin
Excellent value
Excellent gas mileage

Good steering feel
Stronger powertrain
Standard active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Standard display screen
...and standard headlights
Hatchback’s busy looks

Premium Package too expensive...
...For heated seats and steering wheel
CVT response from a stop

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

34.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.8

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.8

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

53.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

62.6

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

182.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

106.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.8

71.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

25.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

46.2

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

38.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2955

3036

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 6000

149 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1700

146 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.80

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

2.63 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

5.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Hatchback

Nissan Sentra

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

5.2

5.3

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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

2021 Honda Civic

2021 Civic is arriving now
Lease: From $179/mo. (2020)
Rebate: Up to $500 off (2020)
Finance: From 0% APR (2020)

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2021 Nissan Sentra

2021 Sentra is here; 2020s still available
Lease: From $169 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $1,000 cash back
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months + $500

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