2014 Hyundai Elantra vs 2014 Nissan Sentra

2014 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Nissan Sentra

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4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited	27	37	$20,719	$21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited PZEV	27	37	$20,719	$21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic SE	28	38	$17,582	$18,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport	24	35	$21,704	$22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport PZEV	24	35	$21,704	$22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual SE	27	37	$16,687	$17,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport	24	34	$20,766	$21,700
Elantra Coupe 2-Door	24	34	$18,972	$19,600
Elantra Coupe 2-Door PZEV	24	34	$18,972	$19,600
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic	24	33	$19,024	$19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic w/Blue Int	24	33	$19,024	$19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual	24	34	$18,074	$18,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual w/Blue Int	24	34	$18,074	$18,750

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,719

$16,804

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,650

$17,240

Monthly Payment Estimate

$361 / month

$287 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Hyundai Elantra already had the bases covered--we'll see if a new engine and new tuning draws it even closer to best in class.

The 2014 Nissan Sentra focuses on comfort, spaciousness and style over driving dynamics in an attempt to push this economy car up-market.

TCC Likes

Fresh looks still, three years on
Very good fuel economy
Trio of body styles

Rear seat legroom
Capacious trunk
Solid gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

Tight rear headroom on all versions

Disappointing interior trims
Sluggish CVT performance
Uncomfortable front seat

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.6

95.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

43.6

42.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

50.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

36.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

58.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.1

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

6.4

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

182.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.8

15.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2818

2836

Wheels

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

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

470

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

130 @ 4700

128 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

145 @ 6500

130 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

MPI

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.44

4.01 - 0.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.52

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Nissan Sentra

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.8

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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