Hyundai ACCENT vs. Nissan Sentra

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ACCENT 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 Hyundai ACCENT and the Nissan Sentra.

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ACCENT ranges from $14,989 to $20,992 while a used 2022 Nissan Sentra is priced between $16,897 to $24,327.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ACCENT loses 28.9 percent of its value and the Nissan Sentra loses 38.2 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ACCENT retains 9.3 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 Hyundai ACCENT is 8.1 out of 10 while the Nissan Sentra's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ACCENT being ranked 26 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Nissan Sentra being ranked 20 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ACCENT is 7.5 out of 10. For the Nissan Sentra the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Sentra a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ACCENT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ACCENT’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Nissan Sentra base engine makes 149 horsepower. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Sentra is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Sentra. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Sentra, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ACCENT, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Hyundai ACCENT and Nissan Sentra are comparable in regards to front head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Nissan Sentra has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ACCENT, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.