2018 Nissan Sentra S vs. SV

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Nissan Sentra S and 2018 Nissan Sentra SV contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Nissan Sentra S and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV.

When comparing the 2018 Nissan Sentra S's and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Sentra S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2018 Nissan Sentra SV has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2018 Nissan Sentra S and 2018 Nissan Sentra SV have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Nissan Sentra S's and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Sentra S is a better car than the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV.

Pricing: A used 2018 Nissan Sentra S ranges from $5,995 to $15,993 while a used 2018 Nissan Sentra SV is priced between $6,500 to $15,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Nissan Sentra S and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV both lose 40.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Sentra is 7.9 out of 10. Nissan Sentra is ranked 12 out of 31 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Sentra is 7.3 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Nissan Sentra S’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV base engine makes 124 horsepower. The S is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The SV is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. This gives the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Nissan Sentra S. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Sentra has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

16990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

20571

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

14395 - 39785

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

19085

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

20571

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

14395 - 39785

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

10254

Price Range:

5995 - 15993

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

15390

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8856 - 27909

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

97

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

104742

# Good or Great Deals:

40

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

10856

Price Range:

6500 - 15995

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

15390

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8856 - 27909

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

133

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

92065

# Good or Great Deals:

46

Nissan Sentra Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Nissan Sentra Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Sentra S

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 11.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.026

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Sentra SV

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 11.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.026



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9632030798880984

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 13.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9632030798880984

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 13.2

Nissan Sentra Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

2 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars for the Money

6 / 21

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 10

Best Small Cars Under $25k

7 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

8 / 31

Best Family Small Cars

9 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

11 / 31

Best Small Cars

12 / 31

Safest Small Cars

12 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

14 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

23 / 31

Nissan Sentra Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

2 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars for the Money

6 / 21

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 10

Best Small Cars Under $25k

7 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

8 / 31

Best Family Small Cars

9 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

11 / 31

Best Small Cars

12 / 31

Safest Small Cars

12 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

14 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

23 / 31

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Nissan Sentra Trim Levels

NISMO, SL, SR, SR TURBO, SV

Other Nissan Sentra Trim Levels

NISMO, S, SL, SR, SR TURBO

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

130 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

128 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.046 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

124 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

125 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.043 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):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

356 / 462 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 37 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

383 / 488 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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 Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

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:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2848 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.9 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2877 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.9 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Fresh Powder

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

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