2015 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2015 Nissan Sentra

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

2015 Nissan Sentra

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4-Door Sedan CVT ES FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT ES FWD	26	34	$17,522	$18,295
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT GT FWD	23	30	$20,683	$21,595
Lancer 4-Door Sedan CVT SE AWD	22	29	$20,109	$20,995
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual ES FWD	25	34	$16,660	$17,395
Lancer 4-Door Sedan Manual GT FWD	22	31	$19,725	$20,595
Lancer 4-Door Sedan TC-SST Ralliart AWD	18	25	$28,249	$29,495
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan Manual Final Edition	17	23	$36,391	$37,995
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan Manual GSR	17	23	$33,038	$34,495
Lancer Evolution 4-Door Sedan TC-SST MR	17	22	$37,349	$38,995

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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	$17,329	$17,780
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT S	29	39	$16,940	$17,380
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SL	29	39	$19,689	$20,720
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SR	29	39	$18,969	$19,960
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SV	29	39	$17,442	$18,350
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual S	27	36	$16,115	$16,530

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,522

$17,329

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,295

$17,780

Monthly Payment Estimate

$305 / month

$296 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A lack of refinement and a poor interior will limit shoppers' interest in lower-trim Lancer models, but the Ralliart and Evolution cars both offer thrilling performance for any climate.

The 2015 Nissan Sentra isn't at all the performer of the segment, but it's certainly a comfortable, spacious car for the money.

TCC Likes

Supportive front seats
Excellent steering and handling
Versatility (Sportback)

Capacious trunk
Rear seat legroom
Solid gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive gas mileage
Plasticky interior
Cabin noise

Mediocre safety ratings
Uncomfortable front seat
Sluggish CVT performance

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.5

95.9

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

36.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

50.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.4

Length, Overall (in)

180

182.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

58.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.4

69.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

15.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.5

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.8

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2954

2859

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

470

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

145 @ 4200

125 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6000

124 @ 6000

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)

2.35 - 0.59

4.01 - 0.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.41

3.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.75

3.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Lancer

Nissan Sentra

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.1

5.1

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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