2008 Nissan Sentra vs 2009 Toyota Corolla

2008 Nissan Sentra

2009 Toyota Corolla

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4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.0

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.0	25	33	$15,483	$16,140
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.0 S	25	33	$16,018	$17,170
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.0 SL	25	33	$17,786	$19,070
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SE-R	24	30	$18,716	$20,070
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 2.0 S	24	31	$15,275	$16,370
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE-R Spec V	21	33	$19,181	$20,570

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4-Door Sedan Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic	27	35	$15,100	$16,150
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic LE	27	35	$15,326	$16,750
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	27	35	$15,783	$17,250
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XLE	27	35	$16,149	$17,650
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XRS	22	30	$18,345	$20,050
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual	26	35	$14,352	$15,350
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S	26	35	$15,023	$16,420
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual XRS	22	30	$17,256	$18,860

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,483

$15,100

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,140

$16,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$269 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Nissan Sentra is worth a drive, but its CVT may turn off some buyers.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS.

TCC Likes

Roomy, quiet interior
Stand-out styling
Huge glove box

Quieter than before
More comfortable than outgoing version
XRS edition is reasonably sporty

TCC Dislikes

Only one body style: a sedan
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Inconsistent suspension performance

Cheap interior on base models
Cabin very tight for five adults
Dull-looking

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.4

92.0

Second Hip Room (in)

53.0

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.0

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

28.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

179.8

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

59.5

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

102.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

16.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.02 x 0.94

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

35.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR15

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2925

2745

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

2.0L/122

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

140 @ 5100

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

147 @ 4800

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.75

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.41

4.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

CVT

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35 - 0.39

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Sentra

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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