2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
When comparing the 2005 Honda Civic's and the 2005 Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2005 Nissan Sentra has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2005 Honda Civic's and the 2005 Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2005 Nissan Sentra.
2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra Pricing
A used 2005 Honda Civic ranges from $3,100 to $9,000 while a used 2005 Nissan Sentra is priced between $1,993 to $7,049.
2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2005 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value and the 2005 Nissan Sentra loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the 2005 Honda Civic retains 13.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2005 Nissan Sentra.
2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Nissan Sentra's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 2 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Nissan Sentra being ranked 13 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Honda Civic is ranked 4 and the Nissan Sentra is ranked 18.
2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Nissan Sentra the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Sentra.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2005 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the 2005 Nissan Sentra base engine makes 126 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The Sentra is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 416 miles. This gives the 2005 Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2005 Nissan Sentra. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2005 Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the 2005 Nissan Sentra, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.55 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3100 - 9000
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.304053
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1993 - 7049
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.441364
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.958065 / 10
Reliability:
8.774194 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Nissan Sentra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.162443 / 10
Reliability:
7.88733 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.1 / 10
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 43Nissan Sentra Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 26Ranking
28 out of / 43Ranking
41 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2005 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
2005 Nissan Sentra Trim Levels
1.8, 1.8 S, SE-R, SE-R Spec V
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.55 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
110 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
126 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
129 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 416 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2449 lbs
Width:
67.5 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
175.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2513 lbs
Width:
67.3 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
177.5 inches
Wheelbase:
99.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/70R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15