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2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Nissan Sentra

When we compare the 2021 Honda Civic's and the 2021 Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2021 Nissan Sentra has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Honda Civic and 2021 Nissan Sentra have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Honda Civic's and the 2021 Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2021 Nissan Sentra.

2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Nissan Sentra Pricing

A used 2021 Honda Civic ranges from $19,999 to $27,660 while a used 2021 Nissan Sentra is priced between $17,696 to $24,991.

2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Nissan Sentra Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value and the 2021 Nissan Sentra loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Honda Civic retains 13.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Nissan Sentra.

2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 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 3 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Nissan Sentra being ranked 11 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Honda Civic is ranked 5 and the Nissan Sentra is ranked 16.

2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 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 2021 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the 2021 Nissan Sentra base engine makes 149 horsepower. Both the Civic and the Sentra are rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 471 and 484 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are compact cars, the 2021 Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2021 Nissan Sentra has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The 2021 Honda Civic and 2021 Nissan Sentra are comparable in regards to rear leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Nissan Sentra, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.55 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$19,999 - $27,660

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

30.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$17,696 - $24,991

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

44.1%

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Nissan Sentra Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

9.1 / 10

Honda Civic Rankings

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 26

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 43

Best Compact Cars

3 / 26

Best Japanese Compact Cars

3 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 13

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Japanese Small Cars

5 / 18

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

7 / 26

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

7 / 26

Most Affordable Compact Cars

9 / 18

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

12 / 43

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

14 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

15 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

15 / 26

Safest Small Cars

17 / 43

Nissan Sentra Rankings

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

1 / 26

Most Comfortable Small Cars

2 / 43

Most Affordable Compact Cars

4 / 18

Best Japanese Compact Cars

9 / 12

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

10 / 26

Most Affordable Small Cars

10 / 26

Best Compact Cars

11 / 26

Best Small Cars for the Money

11 / 13

Best Japanese Small Cars

12 / 18

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

13 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

13 / 43

Best Small Cars

16 / 43

Safest Small Cars

16 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

19 / 43

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

23 / 26

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

24 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

28 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

38 / 43

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2021 Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

2021 Nissan Sentra Trim Levels

S, SR, SV

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:

5 years / 60000 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:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

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

0.057 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

149 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

146 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

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

0.049 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 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):


30 / 38 / 33

Range (city/hwy):

372 / 471 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 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 / 39 / 33

Range (city/hwy):

360 / 484 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

44 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.5 inches

Cargo Space:

14.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

96.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2771 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

182.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3036 lbs

Width:

71.5 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

182.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

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