Toyota Yaris vs. Nissan Sentra Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Nissan Sentra to the dealership as the Yaris. The Toyota Yaris is substantially less expensive than the Nissan Sentra in terms of MSRP.

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

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

Dimensions
The Nissan Sentra is quite a bit heavier than the Toyota Yaris. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Sentra than the Toyota Yaris because of its more capacious tank. The Toyota Yaris and the Nissan compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Both the Toyota Yaris and the Nissan Sentra are likely to feel slightly sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Regarding horsepower, the Nissan Sentra packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Yaris down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Nissan Sentra has quite a bit wider tires than the Toyota. Note that wider tires may improve handling, while smaller tires can provide better handling in deep snow. With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Yaris and the Nissan very likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine is quite a bit smaller than the Nissan Sentra's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Toyota Yaris could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Sentra regarding torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Yaris finally gets moving.

Overview
The Nissan Sentra and the Yaris have the same basic after-sale protection.