Nissan Sentra vs Nissan Versa Note
Overview | |
Years produced1982-Present | Years produced2014-2019 |
MSRP$22,600 | MSRP$14,180 |
Listings9666 | Listings525 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryIf you’re hoping for a more powerful Sentra, the new 2026 model won’t bring you joy. However, if you have the need for speed, you’re likely not a typical Sentra buyer. Instead of focusing on what’s under the hood, Nissan has imbued the 2026 Sentra with tech and features that more and more shoppers are coming to value. Bright touchscreens, comfortable seats, and a stylish design make this the most appealing Sentra in recent memory. Verdict: The 2026 Nissan Sentra is a stylish and safe compact sedan that delivers impressive technology at an attractive, affordable price. It’s not the most thrilling car in its segment (look to the Honda Civic or Mazda3 for that honor), but it nevertheless delivers premium, in-demand features. | |
Reviews SummaryWith nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 149 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower149 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.3 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3097 lbs | Curb Weight2414 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height60.5 in |
Length183.3 in | Length163.0 in |
Width71.5 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase106.5 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Maximum Payload982 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1982-Present | 2014-2019 |
MSRP | $22,600 | $14,180 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 5.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | If you’re hoping for a more powerful Sentra, the new 2026 model won’t bring you joy. However, if you have the need for speed, you’re likely not a typical Sentra buyer. Instead of focusing on what’s under the hood, Nissan has imbued the 2026 Sentra with tech and features that more and more shoppers are coming to value. Bright touchscreens, comfortable seats, and a stylish design make this the most appealing Sentra in recent memory. Verdict: The 2026 Nissan Sentra is a stylish and safe compact sedan that delivers impressive technology at an attractive, affordable price. It’s not the most thrilling car in its segment (look to the Honda Civic or Mazda3 for that honor), but it nevertheless delivers premium, in-demand features. | With nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 109 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 149 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque | 146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 149 hp @ 6000 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.3 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3097 lbs | 2414 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 60.5 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 163.0 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 102.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 982 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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