Kia Forte5 vs Nissan Sentra (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$885
- Forte5: $885 cheaper, 1.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Sentra: wins no measure.
- Forte5 wins 5 of 8 measures.
| Measure | Forte5 | Sentra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $21,145 | $22,030 | Forte5 |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 149 hp | About the same |
| Torque | N/A | 146 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 15.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | Forte5 |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 14.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 34.9 in | Forte5 |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | 43.8 in to 44.0 in | N/A |
| Length | 171.3 in to 178.0 in | 182.9 in | N/A |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,036 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.7 in | Forte5 |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 8.5 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Forte5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Forte5 LX IVT $19,990 | Sentra S FWD $21,180 | $1,190 |
| Sentra S FWD $21,180 | Forte5 LXS IVT $20,490 | $690 |
Cost to run
Forte5 costs $885 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Forte5 | Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $21,145 | $22,030 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,129 | $1,129 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,776 | $6,776 |
| Total, 6 years | $27,921 | $28,806 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Forte5 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Forte5 | 4% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Forte5 | 7% |
| 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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