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2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Nissan Sentra

The 2020 Nissan Sentra uses less fuel: 7.1 against 8.1 l/100km, about 12% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Nissan Sentra costs about $887 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2020 Hyundai Elantra has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 4). The 2020 Nissan Sentra has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2020 Nissan Sentra leads on 4 of 5 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Hyundai Elantra8.1 l/100km
2020 Nissan Sentra7.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Hyundai Elantra192.6 g/km
2020 Nissan Sentra166.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Hyundai Elantra1,280 kg
2020 Nissan Sentra1,385 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Hyundai Elantra3
2020 Nissan Sentra4
Owner complaints
2020 Hyundai Elantra250
2020 Nissan Sentra205
NCAP overall rating
2020 Hyundai Elantra4
2020 Nissan Sentra5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Hyundai Elantra2020 Nissan Sentra
CO2192.6 g/km166.5 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km7.1 l/100km
Complaints250205
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns34
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3SULEV30
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Height1,440 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,280 kg1,385 kg
Length4,620 mm4,640 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Urban9.1 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Wheelbase2,700 mm2,710 mm
Width1,800 mm1,820 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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