Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Sentra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fiesta and Nissan Sentra 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 Ford Fiesta and the Nissan Sentra.
When comparing the Ford Fiesta's and the Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Nissan Sentra has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Fiesta and Nissan Sentra have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fiesta's and the Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Sentra is a better car than the Ford Fiesta.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Fiesta ranges from $6,487 to $15,851 while a used 2019 Nissan Sentra is priced between $7,719 to $17,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fiesta’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Nissan Sentra base engine makes 130 horsepower. Both the Fiesta and the Sentra are rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 434 and 462 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Sentra has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Sentra has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14260
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
17286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
12460 - 26900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14795 - 40395
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11087
Price Range:
6487 - 15851
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
14284
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
10300 - 29195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
196
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85292
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12441
Price Range:
7719 - 17998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
17470
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10157 - 31336
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
573
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90825
# Good or Great Deals:
229
Ford Fiesta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Ford Fiesta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.069
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Sentra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.8 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.026
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.502486059291739
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 11.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.164015065536432
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 12.6
Ford Fiesta Rankings
Not yet available
Nissan Sentra Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Fiesta Trim Levels
Not yet available
Nissan Sentra Trim Levels
NISMO, S, SL, SR, SR TURBO, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
Not yet available
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:
4 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:
120 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
112 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 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):
335 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench 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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.1 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:
2578 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
98 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2851 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:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Silver
Not available
White
Fresh Powder
Gray
Gun Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black w/Sterling Stone Insert
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
