2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Front Left Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Front Left Comparison
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Rear Right Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Dashboard Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Side Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between Sonic Sedan and Sentra?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan, which is $1,645 less than the base MSRP of the 2013 Nissan Sentra, which is three model years older. Also, the 2016 Sonic Sedan has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2013 Sentra gets 2.3 more mpg. And finally, the body structure of Sonic Sedan is slightly smaller than that of the Sentra. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, Man, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Man, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$14,345
$15,990
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
130 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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-
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
27 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
30 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
68.3 in
69.3 in
Length
Length
173.1 in
182.1 - 182.5 in
Height
Height
59.3 - 59.7 in
58.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
99.4 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.1 ft2
87.6 - 87.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.8 in
42.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.4 in
54.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
36.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.6 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
53.9 in

Costs

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

2013 Nissan Sentra

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,050
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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