Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2026)
Sentra:
$1,930 less
- Sentra
- 4.9 in more rear legroom
- Sentra
- 2.0 in more front legroom
- Corolla Hatchback
- 3.5 cu ft more cargo
- Corolla Hatchback
- 3.5 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- Measures won
- Corolla Hatchback 6 of 12
- Sentra 3, tied 3
Sentra S FWD vs Corolla Hatchback SE FWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Measure | Sentra | Corolla Hatchback | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,845 | $25,775 | Sentra |
| Horsepower | 149 hp | 169 hp | Corolla Hatchback |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | Corolla Hatchback |
| MPG combined | 34 mpg | 35 mpg | Corolla Hatchback |
| Cargo, max | 14.3 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | Corolla Hatchback |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.3 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | Corolla Hatchback |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | 29.9 in | Sentra |
| Front legroom | 44.0 in | 42.0 in | Sentra |
| Length | 183.3 in | 172.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,097 lb | 3,150 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.6 s estimate | 7.9 s estimate | Corolla Hatchback |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sentra S FWD $23,845 | Corolla Hatchback SE FWD $25,775 | $1,930 |
| Corolla Hatchback SE FWD $25,775 | Sentra SR FWD $26,245 | $470 |
Cost to run
Sentra costs $1,667 less over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Sentra | Corolla Hatchback |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,845 | $25,775 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,535 | $1,491 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,212 | $8,949 |
| Total, 6 years | $33,057 | $34,724 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corolla Hatchback wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sentra | 7% |
| MPG | Corolla Hatchback | 3% |
| Power | Corolla Hatchback | 12% |
| Space | Corolla Hatchback | 20% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ