2021 Nissan Sentra vs 2021 Toyota Corolla

2021 Nissan Sentra

#18 in Compact Cars

2021 Toyota Corolla

#4 in Compact Cars

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S CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sentra S CVT	29	39	$18,447	$19,410
Sentra SR CVT	28	37	$20,665	$21,750
Sentra SV CVT	29	39	$19,451	$20,470

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APEX SE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla APEX SE CVT	31	40	$23,306	$25,170
Corolla APEX SE Manual	29	36	$23,667	$25,560
Corolla APEX XSE CVT	31	38	$26,214	$28,310
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$21,851	$23,600
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$18,923	$20,025
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$18,958	$20,475
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,459	$23,175
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$20,810	$22,475
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,459	$23,175
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,615	$24,425
Corolla XSE CVT	31	38	$24,005	$25,925
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,986	$22,665
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,152	$21,765
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$19,133	$20,665
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,884	$24,715
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,864	$23,615

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,447

$23,306

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,410

$25,170

Monthly Payment Estimate

$324 / month

$420 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Nissan Sentra has a sleek shape and a more refined ride, which makes it a better value than in the past.

With the 2021 Corolla, Toyota has almost excised all the bland from its diet.

TCC Likes

Good steering feel
Stronger powertrain
Standard active safety features

It’s alive
More powerful
Restrained but handsome

TCC Dislikes

Premium Package too expensive...
...For heated seats and steering wheel
CVT response from a stop

Rear seat space
Small trunk
Noisy with bigger engine

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.6

Second Leg Room (in)

34.7

34.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

51.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.8

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

182.7

182.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

55.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.8

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

13.1

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

35.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P225/40HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P225/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3036

3110

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149 @ 6400

169 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 4400

151 @ 4400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.10

3.94

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.80

3.14

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic/CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 0.38

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

0.45

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Sentra

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.3

4.8

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

2021 Nissan Sentra

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