Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Sentra Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Nissan Sentra packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Prius down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota Prius and the Nissan quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Prius's engine is a little smaller than the Nissan Sentra's, but not terribly so. The Nissan Sentra packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Prius in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Toyota could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Sentra with respect to pickup.

Utility
The Nissan Sentra and the Toyota Prius can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Nissan Sentra than with the Toyota Prius.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Sentra's front cabin compared to the Toyota Prius. The Toyota Prius is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Nissan Sentra.

Dimensions
The Toyota Prius is tremendously more bulky than the Sentra. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan than the Toyota Prius because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Prius and the Nissan Sentra 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 roughly the same to get the Nissan Sentra to the dealership as the Toyota Prius. The Nissan Sentra requires a lot of gas compared to the Prius. The Nissan Sentra pales in comparison to the Prius with respect to gas mileage. The Toyota Prius is considerably costlier than the Sentra regarding MSRP. The Sentra will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Prius. The Toyota Prius will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Nissan.

Warranty
The Prius and the Nissan Sentra have the same basic after-sale protection.