2020 Kia Optima vs 2021 Nissan Sentra
Overview | |
MSRP$23,390 | MSRP$19,510 |
Average price$20,795 | Average price$21,625 |
Listings17 | Listings142 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
2020 Kia Optima Reviews Summary | |
2021 Nissan Sentra Reviews SummaryFollowing a makeover for the 2020 model year, the Nissan Sentra has ripened into a prime specimen of the compact sedan genre. With competitive safety, technology, and fuel efficiency now supplemented by an attractive exterior and interior design, the Sentra no longer feels like a compromise—it feels like a smart choice. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3036 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length191.1 in | Length182.7 in |
Width73.2 in | Width71.5 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase106.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload921 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,390 | $19,510 |
Average price | $20,795 | $21,625 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Following a makeover for the 2020 model year, the Nissan Sentra has ripened into a prime specimen of the compact sedan genre. With competitive safety, technology, and fuel efficiency now supplemented by an attractive exterior and interior design, the Sentra no longer feels like a compromise—it feels like a smart choice. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3036 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 921 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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