2020 Nissan Sentra vs 2021 Subaru Impreza
Overview | |
MSRP$19,310 | MSRP$18,795 |
Average price$17,854 | Average price$20,403 |
Listings970 | Listings371 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2020 Nissan Sentra Reviews SummaryFor 38 years, Nissan has peddled the Sentra as its definitive starter car. It’s a household name like Civic, Corolla, and Jetta—all of which are brand-new or have been refreshed in the last couple of years. The eighth-generation Sentra has the look of a larger, more luxurious car. It reflects major upgrades in style, technology, and driving dynamics. Compact sedans have a high bar to clear, even at $20,000. The 2020 Sentra delivers in every respect. | |
2021 Subaru Impreza Reviews SummarySubaru developed a cult following thanks to cars like the Impreza. Thanks to standard all-wheel drive (AWD), the Impreza has been a hit in wintry climates, offering the low operating costs of a compact car without the limited foul-weather capability of the mostly front-wheel drive (FWD) competition. The current Impreza represents the model’s fifth generation, and dates back to the 2017 model year. Available in sedan and hatchback form, the Impreza has also spawned the sporty Subaru WRX and more rugged looking Subaru Crosstrek, which have overshadowed the basic Impreza to some extent. We’ll cover the WRX and Crosstrek in separate reviews. Changes for the 2021 model year are limited to availability of SI-Drive drive modes on the Impreza Premium trim level (this feature was previously available only on the Impreza Sport) and a $100 price increase. The full Impreza lineup remains unchanged, encompassing base, Premium, Sport, and Limited trim levels for both the sedan and hatchback. Consequently, we’ll look back on our experience with previous model years for this overview. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 149 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower149 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 149 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Torque146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower149 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.3 cu ft | Cargo Space12.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3047 lbs | Curb Weight2976 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.3 in |
Length182.7 in | Length182.7 in |
Width71.5 in | Width79.4 in |
Wheelbase106.8 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload910 lbs | Maximum Payload1323 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,310 | $18,795 |
Average price | $17,854 | $20,403 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | For 38 years, Nissan has peddled the Sentra as its definitive starter car. It’s a household name like Civic, Corolla, and Jetta—all of which are brand-new or have been refreshed in the last couple of years. The eighth-generation Sentra has the look of a larger, more luxurious car. It reflects major upgrades in style, technology, and driving dynamics. Compact sedans have a high bar to clear, even at $20,000. The 2020 Sentra delivers in every respect. | Subaru developed a cult following thanks to cars like the Impreza. Thanks to standard all-wheel drive (AWD), the Impreza has been a hit in wintry climates, offering the low operating costs of a compact car without the limited foul-weather capability of the mostly front-wheel drive (FWD) competition. The current Impreza represents the model’s fifth generation, and dates back to the 2017 model year. Available in sedan and hatchback form, the Impreza has also spawned the sporty Subaru WRX and more rugged looking Subaru Crosstrek, which have overshadowed the basic Impreza to some extent. We’ll cover the WRX and Crosstrek in separate reviews. Changes for the 2021 model year are limited to availability of SI-Drive drive modes on the Impreza Premium trim level (this feature was previously available only on the Impreza Sport) and a $100 price increase. The full Impreza lineup remains unchanged, encompassing base, Premium, Sport, and Limited trim levels for both the sedan and hatchback. Consequently, we’ll look back on our experience with previous model years for this overview. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 149 hp I4 | 2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 149 hp @ 6400 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 149 hp I4 | 2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Torque | 146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 149 hp @ 6400 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.3 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3047 lbs | 2976 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 79.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 910 lbs | 1323 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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