2022 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Nissan Sentra

2022 Hyundai Elantra

#7 in Compact Cars

2022 Nissan Sentra

#18 in Compact Cars

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Limited IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra Limited IVT	31	41	$24,926	$25,950
Elantra N Line DCT	28	36	$24,686	$25,700
Elantra N Line Manual	25	34	$23,390	$24,350
Elantra SE IVT	33	43	$19,608	$20,200
Elantra SEL IVT	31	41	$20,606	$21,450

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S CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sentra S CVT	29	39	$18,827	$19,810
Sentra SR CVT	28	37	$21,282	$22,400
Sentra SV CVT	29	39	$19,831	$20,870

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,926

$18,827

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,950

$19,810

Monthly Payment Estimate

$433 / month

$330 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra excites us with its styling and gas mileage, but loses us with interior quality.

The 2022 Nissan Sentra uncovers a cache of refinement in its sleek shape and refined ride.

TCC Likes

Sleek shape
Hybrid powertrain
More rear leg room

Good steering feel
Swell ride quality
Standard active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Middling acceleration
Budget-cutting cabin
Thinly padded seats

Not truly quick
Premium package price
CVT’s sluggish stoplight responses

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

34.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

50.5

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

36.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.7

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

106.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

4.8

Length, Overall (in)

184.1

182.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

14.3

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)

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

38.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2868

3036

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

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

146 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

149 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

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)

2.68 - 0.39

2.63 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.89

5.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

1.80

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Nissan Sentra

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.0

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

2022 Hyundai Elantra

2023 Elantras expected soon; 2022s available with limited availability
Lease: From $189 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $500 finance bonus
Finance: From 2.79% APR for 60 months

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2022 Nissan Sentra

2022 Sentra inventories are slim
Lease: From $279 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Save $580 on your lease
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 36 months

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