Nissan Sentra Review

How the Nissan Sentra stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Nissan Sentra

Price Range: $16,140 - $21,160

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the average midsize sedan packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Sentra down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The typical midsize sedan and the Nissan Sentra have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning radiuses, the Sentra and the average midsize sedan doubtless handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Sentra's engine is quite a bit smaller than the average midsize sedan's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Nissan Sentra could learn a lesson or two from the average midsize sedan regarding torque.

Utility
The Nissan Sentra and the typical midsize sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Nissan Sentra for a fill-up approximately as often as the average midsize sedan.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Sentra's front cabin compared to the average midsize sedan. The ampler interior dimensions of the average midsize sedan make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Sentra.

Dimensions
The average midsize sedan is markedly heavier than the Nissan Sentra. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average midsize sedan than the Nissan Sentra because of its more capacious tank. The Sentra and the average midsize sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Nissan Sentra to the dealership as the average midsize sedan. The average midsize sedan will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Sentra will. The average midsize sedan doesn't pale in comparison to the Nissan Sentra regarding fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Nissan Sentra costs quite a bit less than the average midsize sedan.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Nissan Sentra isn't quite as generous as the average midsize sedan's.

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