2015 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2015 Nissan Sentra

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

2015 Nissan Sentra

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4-Door Sedan Manual FWD ES

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

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4-Door Sedan I4 Manual S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual S	27	36	$16,115	$16,530
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT S	29	39	$16,940	$17,380
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT FE+ S	30	40	$17,329	$17,780
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SV	29	39	$17,442	$18,350
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SR	29	39	$18,969	$19,960
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SL	29	39	$19,689	$20,720

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,660

$16,115

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,395

$16,530

Monthly Payment Estimate

$290 / month

$276 / 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

25 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

36.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.5

95.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

50.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.4

69.3

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

15.1

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

2888

2851

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 Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6000

130 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

145 @ 4200

128 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.10

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.17

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.83

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.33

1.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mitsubishi Lancer

Nissan Sentra

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

6.3

5.9

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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