Kia K4 vs Nissan Sentra (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$310
- K4: 3.2 in more rear legroom, 0.3 s quicker to 60.
- Sentra: 1 mpg better, 14 lb-ft more torque.
- K4 wins 4 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | K4 | Sentra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,535 | $23,845 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 149 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | Sentra |
| MPG combined | 33 mpg | 34 mpg | Sentra |
| Cargo, max | 14.6 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.6 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 34.8 in | K4 |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 44.0 in | Sentra |
| Length | 185.4 in | 183.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 3,097 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | K4 |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3 s estimate | 8.6 s estimate | K4 |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | K4 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| K4 LX FWD $22,290 | Sentra S FWD $22,600 | $310 |
| Sentra S FWD $22,600 | K4 LX FWD $22,290 | $310 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | K4 | Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,535 | $23,845 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,164 | $1,129 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,982 | $6,776 |
| Total, 6 years | $30,517 | $30,621 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Sentra wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Sentra | 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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