Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
MSRP$21,180 | MSRP$16,975 |
Average price$15,760 | Average price$9,930 |
Listings9591 | Listings5877 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The Sentra sits between the Versa and Altima in Nissan’s sedan lineup, making it the automaker’s entry into a diminished but still competitive compact-sedan segment that includes the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Jetta. For 2024, the Sentra gets refreshed styling and some mechanical changes for improved fuel economy. The Sentra is an honest compact sedan that falls short in some areas, but excels in value. | |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 149 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower149 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 149 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower149 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.3 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3036 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.4 in |
Length182.9 in | Length183.7 in |
Width71.5 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase106.6 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload921 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,180 | $16,975 |
Average price | $15,760 | $9,930 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Verdict: The Sentra sits between the Versa and Altima in Nissan’s sedan lineup, making it the automaker’s entry into a diminished but still competitive compact-sedan segment that includes the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Jetta. For 2024, the Sentra gets refreshed styling and some mechanical changes for improved fuel economy. The Sentra is an honest compact sedan that falls short in some areas, but excels in value. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 149 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 149 hp @ 6000 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 30 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 149 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque | 146 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 149 hp @ 6000 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.3 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3036 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 182.9 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 921 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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