2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Nissan Sentra

Modern compact sedans can deliver everything from engaging performance to state of the art technology, and never is that more evident than when comparing the 2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Nissan Sentra. We’ve put together an overview of key differences to help you choose between them, so simply read on to match up:

• Horsepower and Torque
• Features
• Safety Features

Civic vs. Sentra: Horsepower and Torque

Both the Civic and the Sentra are fitted with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) across all trims for seamless power delivery, but there’s considerably more power available from the Honda. You can choose between:

• Up to 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque from the standard 2.0L four-cylinder.
• Up to 174 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque from the available 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder.

The Nissan Sentra fits a 2.0L 4-cylinder across all trims for a meagre 149 hp, so it’s going to feel noticeably underpowered next to the Civic. 

Civic vs. Sentra: Features

The Honda Civic complements its superior power specs with a range of advantages when it comes to features:

• Premium Sound System: You’ll find a 10-speaker system with the Civic vs. an 8-speaker system with the Sentra.
• Driver’s Seat: Available with 8-way power adjustment with the Civic vs. 6-way with the Sentra.
• Heated Seats: Available for the front and rear outboard seats of the Civic vs. only the front seats of the Sentra.
• Rearview Camera: Multi-angle with the Civic vs. static with the Sentra.

Civic vs. Sentra: Safety Features

Honda offers one of the strongest ranges of driver assistance features in the industry. Of the Civic and Sentra, only the former provides:

• Standard Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Adjusts your cruising speed up and down automatically to keep a safe gap between yourself and the vehicle ahead.
• Available Honda LaneWatch™: Uses a camera mounted below your side-mirror to show what’s going on in your blind spot on the in-dash camera for safer lane changes.

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The Nissan Sentra isn’t a bad vehicle, but it never quite comes up to standards set by the Honda Civic. To find out more about anything from new vehicle specials to financing options, don’t hesitate to contact us today.