2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
When we compare the 2009 Honda Civic's and the 2009 Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2009 Nissan Sentra has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Nissan Sentra have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Honda Civic's and the 2009 Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2009 Nissan Sentra.
2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra Pricing
A used 2009 Honda Civic ranges from $4,959 to $12,971 while a used 2009 Nissan Sentra is priced between $3,500 to $9,183.
2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2009 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value and the 2009 Nissan Sentra loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the 2009 Honda Civic retains 13.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2009 Nissan Sentra.
2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 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.
2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 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 base engine of both the 2009 Honda Civic and the 2009 Nissan Sentra makes 140 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Sentra is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles.This gives the 2009 Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2009 Nissan Sentra the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are compact cars, the 2009 Nissan Sentra has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2009 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2009 Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the 2009 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:
4959 - 12971
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.304053
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3500 - 9183
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, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2009 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
2009 Nissan Sentra Trim Levels
2.0, 2.0 FE+, 2.0 S, 2.0 S FE+, 2.0 SL, 2.0 SL FE+, 2.0 SR FE+, SE-R, SE-R Spec V
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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:
140 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
147 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
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):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2630 lbs
Width:
69 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
177.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2899 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
59.5 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R15