2018 Nissan Sentra vs 2018 Toyota Corolla

2018 Nissan Sentra

2018 Toyota Corolla

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NISMO CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sentra NISMO CVT	25	30	$24,495	$25,790
Sentra NISMO Manual	25	31	$24,495	$25,790
Sentra S CVT	29	37	$17,811	$18,275
Sentra S Manual	27	35	$16,562	$16,990
Sentra SL CVT	29	37	$22,267	$23,440
Sentra SR CVT	29	37	$19,481	$20,500
Sentra SR Turbo CVT	27	33	$21,366	$22,490
Sentra SR Turbo Manual	26	32	$21,091	$22,200
Sentra SV CVT	29	37	$18,139	$19,085

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L CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla L CVT	28	36	$17,577	$18,600
Corolla LE CVT	28	36	$17,625	$19,035
Corolla LE Eco CVT	30	40	$17,995	$19,435
Corolla LE Eco w/Package 1 CVT	29	38	$17,995	$19,435
Corolla SE CVT	28	35	$19,022	$20,545
Corolla SE Manual	27	35	$20,152	$21,765
Corolla XLE CVT	28	36	$20,403	$22,035
Corolla XSE CVT	28	35	$21,093	$22,780
Corolla iM CVT	28	36	$18,139	$19,590
Corolla iM Manual	27	35	$17,454	$18,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,495

$17,577

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,790

$18,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$430 / month

$310 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Nissan Sentra is a compact car that does what it says on the package: it’s roomy, quiet, and relatively affordable.

Perfectly average in every way, the Toyota Corolla is thoroughly competent, but not at all interesting.

TCC Likes

Standard automatic emergency braking
Decent fuel efficiency
Competitive standard features

Decent value
Flexible Corolla iM hatchback
Refined demeanor

TCC Dislikes

Turbo models aren’t as much fun as we hoped
Wandering 6-speed manual
Leisurely acceleration in most models

Won’t win a drag race
No high-end options
Light on personality

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

50.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

41.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

50.1

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.9

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.3

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.2

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

183.6

183.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

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)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR18

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR18

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3090

2840

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

470

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 5200

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 5600

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

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)

4.01 - 0.55

2.48 - 0.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.52

4.76

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.77

2.60

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Sentra

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6

5.5

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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