The Nissan Sentra ranks as one of the most spacious and comfortable-riding models in its segment.
It has a near rival in the Chevrolet Cruze that's been redesigned for 2016.
The Toyota Corolla is a strong contender in its current form; it's more exciting to look at, although it keeps with all the responsible, rational expectations you might have of this model.
The Ford Focus is a stylish sedan that delivers a sporty driving experience.
The Hyundai Elantra also offers great value with its good looks.
The Honda Civic is all-new this year, and has gone upmarket with its design and available turbocharged engine.
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The 2016 Nissan Sentra is more compelling to value-seeking drivers than to enthusiasts. |
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze inches closer to mid-size, while growing lighter, leaner, and more fuel-efficient. |
From efficiency-minded models to the high-performance ST, the 2016 Ford Focus remains one of the best-driving small cars on the market. |
The 2016 Honda Civic drops almost all the economy-car pretense; in Touring trim, it could easily wear a premium label. |
Not quite a hot hatch, the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT gives up some rear-seat space in the name of cargo room and European style. |
The 2016 Toyota Corolla continues to offer reliable, inexpensive transportation—with a bit of flair and new, easy-to-use infotainment systems. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $16,780 | $16,120 | $17,225 | $18,640 | $17,250 | $17,300 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 27 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual S | 4-Door Sedan Manual L | 4-Door Sedan S | 4-Door Manual LX | 4-Door Sedan Manual SE (Alabama Plant) | 4-Door Sedan Manual L (SE) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2016 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 2016 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Ford Focus | 2016 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Honda Civic | 2016 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 2016 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla | |
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