Comparing the 2022 Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla

While it seems like crossovers are getting all the attention lately, it can be hard to find the perfect sedan for your needs. Though the Toyota Corolla has been a popular choice for decades, the Nissan Sentra has held its own in competition with the other vehicles in its segment.

The 2022 Nissan Sentra is a worthy opponent to the 2022 Toyota in both design and performance. If you are in the market for a new economy sedan this year, consider giving the 2022 Nissan Sentra a test drive.

To help make the decision a little easier, let’s compare the 2022 Sentra and the Corolla.

Styling

The Sentra from the past decades may have had a forgettable design, but the latest iteration is sleek and mature and follows in the Altima’s footsteps with an almost scaled-down version of that mid-size design.

Its low-slung styling complete with a contrasting roof is a remarkable upgrade from the designs of the past. The cabin is also refined and cohesive and outshines the simplistic Corolla in many ways. The control panel’s placement is ergonomic and comes with a sporty D-shaped steering wheel to add to its appeal.

The Corolla has been around for a better part of 30 years and has been trying to escape its lackluster design for just as long. Though Toyota’s latest efforts show an improvement, the Corolla is still far from cool, yet it does have some sleek angles and attractive LED headlights.

The cabin is clean and simple, but it is a bit bland. It does have a flashy blue illuminated gauge cluster, but the gloss-black accents attract unsightly fingerprints and dust.

User Friendliness

The 2022 Sentra feels more intuitive than the Corolla thanks in part to the placement of its controls, where nothing is out of reach from the driver’s seat. It comes equipped with an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with a few handy buttons beneath to provide easy access to critical functions without having to cycle through any menus.

The cabin in the Corolla offers a no-nonsense experience. Some controls are large and labeled well, while others are tiny. The touchscreen also feels slightly outdated. Both vehicles support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Unfortunately, there is only one USB port located haphazardly on the underside of the Corolla’s dashboard.

Safety Features

Both vehicles earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and have similar safety technology.

The Sentra comes with the following standard safety features:

• Lane departure warning
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
• Low-speed reverse automatic emergency braking
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
• Available adaptive cruise control
• Available lane-keeping assist
• Available surround-view monitoring

Some of these upgradeable features are not available on the Corolla.

For 2022, the Toyota Corolla also comes with an advanced suite of safety features including:

• Lane-keeping assist
• Automatic high beams
• Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection
• Automatic emergency braking

Higher trims of the Corolla also offer blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Cargo

The Sentra edges out the Corolla in terms of cargo and features 405 L of space compared to the Corolla’s 371 L. Rear legroom is generous in both vehicles.

Performance + Fuel Economy

The Nissan Sentra features a 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 149 hp and 146 lb.-ft of torque paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT. Though the Sentra is slightly less powerful, its motor is more energetic and revs up easily.

The Corolla offers an assortment of adequate powertrains. Under the hood of the L, LE, and XLE models is a 139 hp 1.8L four-cylinder engine while the S, SE, and XSE models have a 169-hp 2.0L.

Fuel Economy

In terms of fuel efficiency, the Corolla offers up to 30 mpg in the city and 38 on the highway. A manual transmission-equipped Sentra offers 28 mpg in the city and 37 on the highway, though models with a CVT are closer to the Corolla’s mileage per gallon.

Bottom Line

Though both vehicles are in the economy segment and offer varying features, the Nissan Sentra outshines the Toyota Corolla with a stylish exterior design, a smart interior, engaging driving performance, and a good price point.

Those looking for something with a little more will find that the 2022 Sentra offers a bit more in almost every respect.

Test Drive the 2022 Sentra

Sold on the 2022 Nissan Sentra? Come give one a test drive at Maus Nissan North Tampa! We know you’ll love it just like we do.

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