Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$25
- Elantra: 1 mpg better, 3.2 in more rear legroom.
- Sentra: 14 lb-ft more torque, 1.7 in more front legroom.
- Elantra wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Elantra | Sentra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,870 | $23,845 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 149 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | Sentra |
| MPG combined | 35 mpg | 34 mpg | Elantra |
| Cargo, max | 14.2 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 34.8 in | Elantra |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 44.0 in | Sentra |
| Length | 185.4 in | 183.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,725 lb to 3,020 lb | 3,097 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | Elantra |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 8.6 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Elantra |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Elantra SE FWD $22,825 | Sentra S FWD $22,600 | $225 |
| Sentra S FWD $22,600 | Elantra SE FWD $22,825 | $225 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Elantra | Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,870 | $23,845 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,097 | $1,129 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,583 | $6,776 |
| Total, 6 years | $30,453 | $30,621 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Elantra wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Elantra | 3% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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