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2021 Nissan Sentra vs 2021 Toyota Camry

The 2021 Nissan Sentra uses less fuel: 7.1 against 9.1 l/100km, about 22% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Nissan Sentra costs about $1,775 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Toyota Camry has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 3). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Nissan Sentra leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Nissan Sentra7.1 l/100km
2021 Toyota Camry9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Nissan Sentra166.5 g/km
2021 Toyota Camry210 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Nissan Sentra1,385 kg
2021 Toyota Camry1,610 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Nissan Sentra3
2021 Toyota Camry1
Owner complaints
2021 Nissan Sentra131
2021 Toyota Camry157
NCAP overall rating
2021 Nissan Sentra5
2021 Toyota Camry5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Nissan Sentra2021 Toyota Camry
CO2166.5 g/km210 g/km
Combined7.1 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints131157
Recall campaigns31
Cylinders46
Displacement2,000 cc3,456 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight1,814.8 kg2,134.2 kg
Height1,450 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,385 kg1,610 kg
Length4,640 mm4,890 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (S8)
Urban8.1 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,710 mm2,830 mm
Width1,820 mm1,830 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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