Honda civic vs nissan sentra 2022

2022 Honda Civic

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Invoice Price
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
Monthly Payment Estimate
The Car Connection's Take
TCC’s Bottom Line
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
EPA Classification
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
Passenger Volume (ft³)
Front Hip Room (in)
Second Leg Room (in)
Front Head Room (in)
Passenger Capacity
Second Hip Room (in)
Front Shoulder Room (in)
Second Head Room (in)
Second Shoulder Room (in)
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
Wheelbase (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
Track Width, Front (in)
Length, Overall (in)
Height, Overall (in)
Min Ground Clearance (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
Trunk Volume (ft³)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Brake ABS System
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
Steering Type
Rear Tire Size
Rear Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Front Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
Front Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Front Wheel Size (in)
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Rear Wheel Size (in)
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Engine Order Code
Displacement
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Engine Type
Fuel System
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Trans Description Cont. Again
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Trans Order Code
Trans Description Cont.
Vehicle Name
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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
Which is better Nissan Sentra or Honda Civic?
Is a Nissan Sentra bigger than a Honda Civic?
Is Nissan Sentra worth buying?
What is a Nissan Sentra comparable to?

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2022 Nissan Sentra

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EX-L CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX-L CVT	31	39	$25,848	$27,250
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,468	$23,550
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,482	$24,750
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	26	36	$23,482	$24,750
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	30	37	$28,033	$30,050
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual	28	37	$28,033	$30,050
Civic Sedan EX CVT	33	42	$24,239	$25,550
Civic Sedan LX CVT	31	40	$21,517	$22,550
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	30	37	$22,725	$23,950
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	31	38	$27,195	$29,150
Civic Si Manual	27	37	$26,084	$27,500
Civic Si Manual w/Summer Tires	27	37	$26,274	$27,700

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S CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sentra S CVT	29	39	$18,959	$19,950
Sentra SR CVT	28	37	$21,566	$22,700
Sentra SV CVT	29	39	$19,982	$21,030

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,848

$18,959

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,250

$19,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$454 / month

$333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Honda Civic remains a go-to economy car, with low-key performance and high-economy powertrains.

The 2022 Nissan Sentra uncovers a cache of refinement in its sleek shape and refined ride.

TCC Likes

Fab new interior
Better gas mileage
Excellent quality

Good steering feel
Swell ride quality
Standard active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Mature style, for better and worse
No wireless Android Auto
Multimedia feels dated

Not truly quick
Premium package price
CVT’s sluggish stoplight responses

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

34.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.9

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

107.7

106.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

62.6

Length, Overall (in)

179

182.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

56.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

38.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3053

3036

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 1700

146 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6000

149 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

2.63 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

5.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.80

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Hatchback

Nissan Sentra

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

5.1

5.3

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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

2022 Honda Civic

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Lease: From $219/mo.
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Financing: From 2.9% APR

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2022 Nissan Sentra

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Lease: From $239 per month for 36 months
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Finance: From 1.9% APR for 36 months

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Which is better Nissan Sentra or Honda Civic?

The Nissan Sentra and the Honda Civic are nearly identical in interior space, trunk room and optional power choices. But the Civic has more standard horsepower, offers more safety features and has three body styles. The Honda Civic wins overall.

Is a Nissan Sentra bigger than a Honda Civic?

In terms of size, the 2020 Nissan Sentra and 2020 Honda Civic are very similar. The Sentra is 182.7 inches long, 71.5 inches wide, and 56.9-57 inches tall. The Civic is the same length but is 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2-1.3 inches lower.

Is Nissan Sentra worth buying?

Yes, the Nissan Sentra is a good compact car . It has adequate power, decent handling, and respectable gas mileage. The well-built cabin looks good, and both rows of seats are spacious and comfortable. However, many rivals are sportier and have more intuitive infotainment systems.

What is a Nissan Sentra comparable to?

Its competition includes the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai Elantra, and Subaru Impreza. The Sentra is a true sleeper in this group, boasting enough attributes to be a class leader.