Compare 2012 Nissan Sentra - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $16,430 | $16,060 | $15,420 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $15,759 | $15,406 | $14,794 |
| Destination | $790 | $760 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | Passenger | Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Manual Remote |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.93 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.8 " | 179.8 " | 179.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.5 " | 70.5 " | 70.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.5 " | 59.5 " | 59.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 140 @ 5,100 Rpm | 140 @ 5,100 Rpm | 140 @ 5,100 Rpm |
| Torque | 147 @ 4,800 Rpm | 147 @ 4,800 Rpm | 147 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.6 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.1 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 81 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.31/3.55 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,906 Lbs. | 2,875 Lbs. | 2,862 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,950 Lbs. | 3,950 Lbs. | 3,950 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 " | 105.7 " | 105.7 " |
| Front Track | 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " |
| Rear Track | 60.8 " | 60.8 " | 60.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 " | 7.3 " | 7.3 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .35 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 42.4 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.5 " | 34.5 " | 34.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.6 " | 40.6 " | 40.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.3 " | 37.3 " | 37.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.1 " | 54.1 " | 54.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.0 " | 53.0 " | 53.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 56.9 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 55.1 " | 55.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| Passenger's | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | acceptable | acceptable |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | acceptable | acceptable |
