2011 Nissan Sentra vs 2011 Toyota Corolla

2011 Nissan Sentra

2011 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	27	34	$16,535	$17,240
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.0 S	27	34	$16,781	$17,990
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.0 SL	27	34	$18,084	$19,390
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.0 SR	27	34	$16,781	$17,990
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT SE-R	24	30	$18,763	$20,120
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 2.0	24	31	$15,406	$16,060
Sentra 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE-R Spec V	21	28	$19,228	$20,620

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4-Door Sedan Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic L	26	34	$15,782	$16,700
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic LE	26	34	$16,284	$17,600
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	26	34	$17,237	$18,600
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual L	28	35	$15,027	$15,900
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S	28	35	$16,469	$17,770

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,535

$15,782

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,240

$16,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$287 / month

$278 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Nissan Sentra looks plain on the outside and is only offered in one body style, but there's a lot to love for shoppers who value a comfortable, well-appointed interior.

The 2011 Toyota Corolla is spacious, safe, and well-equipped; but if you're looking for excitement or inspiration, it's not here.

TCC Likes

Seating space
Quiet, smooth ride
Fuel efficiency

Quiet interior
Comfortable ride
Strong safety

TCC Dislikes

Dowdy styling
Only offered as a sedan
Bluetooth requires CVT

Strictly basic transportation
Bargain-basement interior
Rubbery steering

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.0

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.0

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.4

92.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

179.8

180.0

Height, Overall (in)

59.5

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

28.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

69.4

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

60.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

12.3

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.02 x 0.94

10.7 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric-Assist Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR15

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR15

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2948

2767

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

2.1

5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

- 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)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Sentra

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

6.2

6.5

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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