Honda Fit vs. Nissan Sentra

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit and the Nissan Sentra.

In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Nissan Sentra has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Nissan Sentra.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $13,464 to $23,554 while a used 2020 Nissan Sentra is priced between $11,504 to $20,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 20.6 percent of its value and the Nissan Sentra loses 40.7 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 20.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Sentra.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 8.7 out of 10 while the Nissan Sentra's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.2 out of 10. For the Nissan Sentra the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Sentra.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Nissan Sentra base engine makes 149 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Sentra is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the Nissan Sentra the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Fit has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Sentra has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Fit and the Nissan Sentra have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.