Comparisons · 2025

2025 Kia K4 vs 2025 Nissan Sentra

The 2025 Nissan Sentra uses less fuel: 6.9 against 8.1 l/100km, about 15% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2025 Nissan Sentra costs about $1,065 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2025 Kia K4 has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 4). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2025 Nissan Sentra leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2025 Kia K48.1 l/100km
2025 Nissan Sentra6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2025 Kia K4188.3 g/km
2025 Nissan Sentra162.8 g/km
Kerb weight
2025 Kia K41,397.1 kg
2025 Nissan Sentra1,411.6 kg
NHTSA recalls
2025 Kia K42
2025 Nissan Sentra4
Owner complaints
2025 Kia K445
2025 Nissan Sentra30
NCAP overall rating
2025 Kia K45
2025 Nissan Sentra5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2025 Kia K42025 Nissan Sentra
CO2188.3 g/km162.8 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km6.9 l/100km
Complaints4530
Recall campaigns24
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km5.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears11
Gross weight1,860.2 kg1,814.8 kg
Kerb weight1,397.1 kg1,411.6 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Urban9.1 l/100km7.8 l/100km

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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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