Comparisons · 2022

2022 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Nissan Sentra

The 2022 Nissan Sentra uses less fuel: 7.1 against 8.4 l/100km, about 15% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2022 Nissan Sentra costs about $1,153 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2022 Nissan Sentra has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2022 Nissan Sentra leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2022 Hyundai Elantra8.4 l/100km
2022 Nissan Sentra7.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2022 Hyundai Elantra197.6 g/km
2022 Nissan Sentra167.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2022 Hyundai Elantra1,370 kg
2022 Nissan Sentra1,385 kg
NHTSA recalls
2022 Hyundai Elantra5
2022 Nissan Sentra2
Owner complaints
2022 Hyundai Elantra101
2022 Nissan Sentra81
NCAP overall rating
2022 Hyundai Elantra5
2022 Nissan Sentra5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2022 Hyundai Elantra2022 Nissan Sentra
CO2197.6 g/km167.1 g/km
Combined8.4 l/100km7.1 l/100km
Complaints10181
Recall campaigns52
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears81
Gross weight1,895.1 kg1,814.8 kg
Height1,410 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,370 kg1,385 kg
Length4,670 mm4,640 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionManual 6-spdAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Urban9.4 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Wheelbase2,720 mm2,710 mm
Width1,820 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.