Toyota Yaris vs. Nissan Sentra

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris and the Nissan Sentra.

When comparing the Toyota Yaris's and the Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value 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, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Yaris's and the Nissan Sentra's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris is a better car than the Nissan Sentra.

Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Yaris ranges from $11,987 to $19,048 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 Toyota Yaris loses 28.7 percent of its value and the Nissan Sentra loses 40.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 11.9 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 Toyota Yaris is 8.2 out of 10 while the Nissan Sentra's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Yaris is 7.4 out of 10. For the Nissan Sentra the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Yaris a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Sentra.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Yaris’s base engine makes 106 horsepower, and the Nissan Sentra base engine makes 149 horsepower. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The Sentra is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles.This gives the Toyota Yaris the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Sentra the advantage in maximum range. 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, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

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