All of the changes that have occurred within the automotive industry in the last 15 years have only made the compact sedan segment more competitive. A comparison between the 2025 Nissan Sentra vs. 2025 Honda Civic very much illustrates how closely matched these two platforms are. Overall, the current Sentra and Civic models offer nearly identical interior dimensions and performance specs, although the Nissan sedan starts several thousand dollars less than its Honda rival. Follow along with Barrie Nissan while we take a closer look at these incredible models.
| 2025 Nissan Sentra | 2025 Honda Civic | |
| Engine | 2.0-L, 4-Cyl. | 2.0-L, 4-Cyl. |
| Horsepower/Torque (lb.-ft.) | 149 / 146 | 150 / 133 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Base MSRP | $26,505 | $30,806 |
| Fuel Economy (L/100 km) | 7.3 (city) / 5.8 (hwy.) | 7.5 (city) / 6.0 (hwy.) |
Performance
Engine Output
The 2025 Sentra and its Honda rival both employ a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine. Both power plants make nearly identical performance output numbers. The 2025 Sentra makes 149 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. The Civic makes 133 pound-feet of torque.
Fuel Economy
The 2025 Sentra and 2025 Civic each have a long history of strong fuel economy scores, a trend that continues in the current model year. Sentra owners can expect their sedan to return 7.3 L/100 km in the city and 5.8 L/100 km on the highway. Civic owners will get fuel consumption scores within a few tenths of a point.
Design
Passenger Comfort
While both sedans are in the compact class, they each offer ample room for passengers, accommodating up to five occupants. Each car has more than 1,000 mm of legroom for the people in the front seat, with the 2025 Sentra offering an advantage of more than 100 mm.
Trunk Space
Nissan and Honda engineers have made the most of the interior space available in each compact sedan. Buyers choosing either the Sentra or Civic will have more than 400 litres of cargo space in the trunk to haul cargo.
Technology
Advanced Connectivity
Technology is important to every automaker. Nissan and Honda have included access to the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto suites of smartphone applications across most trim grades. Both sedans offer a premium audio system as well.
Safety
The Nissan Safety Shield® 360 system is among the most advanced safety suites on the market today. The lineup of sensors available with the Sentra includes:
- Intelligent Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- High Beam Assist
Now is a great time to visit the 2025 Nissan Sentra available at the Barrie Nissan showroom. Make an appointment with one of our product experts if you would like to take a test drive or begin the pre-ordering process if you would like to take your new Sentra home as soon as possible. Don’t forget to stop by the Barrie Nissan Service Department to schedule your new car’s first round of recommended maintenance.