Toyota Corolla
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Nissan Sentra
2018 Toyota Corolla versus 2018 Nissan Sentra: Which is the Better Value?
When it comes to choosing a compact car, there are a lot of great options available. Toyota, Nissan, and Honda all have quality offerings in this market segment that offer certain advantages and benefits. In this space, we're going to take a look at the 2018 Toyota Corolla and the 2018 Nissan Sentra. Both have been on the market for a very long time and have established a reputation as solid choices for owners and drivers.
We took these compact cars and compared them head to head to find out which is the better overall value. The areas we reviewed were: exterior, interior, performance, and technology. With this information, you can make a better decision on whether to opt for a 2018 Toyota Corolla or a 2018 Nissan Sentra.
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Toyota Corolla is the Best Selling Car in the World
2018 Toyota Corolla versus 2018 Nissan Sentra: Interior Comparison
Both the 2018 Corolla and Sentra offer space to seat up to five occupants. The 2018 Sentra offers a bit more front head room, while the 2018 Corolla offers more rear legroom, shoulder room, and head room. Cargo volume goes to the Sentra with a 15.1 cu. ft. to 13 cu. ft. advantage over Corolla. It's important to note, however, that the 2018 Toyota model does offer a couple more cubic feet of total interior volume than the Nissan.
As far as interior equipment, each comes standard with infotainment display screen, Bluetooth, and other options. The 2018 Corolla and Sentra also provide a wide range of trim levels that allow you to choose from a value priced model all the way up to an incredibly well-equipped version.
In light of all this, we're calling this segment comparison a tie. The 2018 Corolla and Sentra match up equally well in the interior category and neither holds a significant advantage over the other.
MORE "GIDDY UP" & GO
2018 Corolla provides More Horsepower (132) than 2018 Sentra (124)
Toyota Corolla
Nissan Sentra
2018 Toyota Corolla versus 2018 Nissan Sentra: Exterior Comparison
The 2018 Toyota Corolla and 2018 Nissan Sentra come within an inch or two of each other in length and width. As far as exterior style, some years ago the Sentra would have taken the crown for "looks" in a landslide. That all changed, however, with the redesign of the Corolla during the last decade. Toyota moved away from the historically conservative style on the Corolla to inject some aggressive sporty aspects to it.
Once again, we have a situation where both the 2018 Corolla and Sentra match up well against each other.
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The Corolla celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2017
Toyota Corolla
2018 Toyota Corolla versus 2018 Nissan Sentra: Technology Comparison
Here's a category where the 2018 Corolla clearly outclasses the 2018 Sentra. Nissan provides only one piece of driver assistance technology as standard equipment on the base model of the Sentra (Automatic Emergency Braking). The 2018 Corolla, on the other hand, comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense P on all trim levels. That safety package includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
This is a huge plus for the 2018 Corolla and a clear negative for Nissan's Sentra model.
PICK SIX
2018 Corolla is offered in Six different Trim Levels: L, LE, LE Eco, XLE, SE, and XSE
Nissan Sentra
2018 Toyota Corolla versus 2018 Nissan Sentra: Performance Comparison
The 2018 Corolla is powered by a 1.8L four-cylinder engine under the hood that delivers 132 horsepower. The 2018 Nissan Sentra also utilizes a 1.8L four cylinder option, but only produces 124 horsepower. To be fair, the Sentra gets slightly better gas mileage than the Corolla. Sentra's MPG advantage, however, isn't drastic and doesn't push it ahead of the Corolla in this category.
2018 Toyota Corolla versus 2018 Nissan Sentra: Who Wins?
The 2018 Corolla and 2018 Sentra match up well in many categories with the exception of the technology comparison. The technology discrepancy is a big factor, but alone wouldn't be enough to vault the Corolla over the Sentra. One benefit of the 2018 Corolla we didn't highlight is its legendary reputation for quality. The compact car from Toyota is known for being an incredible and reliable option. The Sentra can't come close to claiming this kind of reputation. That's why we're recommending the 2018 Corolla over the 2018 Sentra as the better overall value.
2018 Toyota Corolla for sale in Corpus Christi, TX
The best way to decide if the 2018 Toyota Corolla is the right vehicle for you is to take out for a test drive. Mike Shaw Toyota has a great selection of Corolla models to choose from and will get you into the one you want for an incredibly low price or monthly payment. We invite you to visit our Toyota dealership located at 3232 IH-69 Access Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78380.
