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2025 Toyota Corolla vs. 2025 Nissan Sentra

Dec 16, 2025
Shopping for a compact sedan can feel overwhelming. The 2025 Toyota Corolla and 2025 Nissan Sentra are two of the most popular picks if you want reliable, efficient, and affordable transportation. Our team at Longo Toyota breaks down everything from pricing to performance to help you figure out which one best fits your life. Pricing and Value Comparison The 2025 Nissan Sentra starts off strong with a $21,590 starting price compared to the Toyota Corolla's $22,325 base price, but Toyota gives you more variety across its lineup. The LE trim comes with an 8-inch touch screen plus Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. If you crave a sportier feel, the SE ($24,615) has available 18-inch alloy wheels and a sport mesh grille. The top XSE trim ($27,890) adds heated sport seats and an available moonroof, nice touches for El Monte mornings. Toyota's hybrid options for the Corolla really shine. The Hybrid LE ($23,625) delivers an incredible 53 mpg city and 46 mpg highway, while the Hybrid XLE ($27,990) boasts a bigger 10.5-inch touch screen and wireless charging. Nissan counters with solid financing deals that can make the Sentra more tempting. It's offering 3.9% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for 24 and 36 months, and 4.9% APR for 60 months. College grads and military personnel get an extra $500 discount each. Both cars come with similar three-year/36,000-mile basic and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties. Toyota edges ahead with ToyotaCare, giving you two years/25,000 miles of free maintenance, while Sentra maintenance coverage includes up to three oil changes for two years or 24,000 miles. Performance and Fuel Economy Showdown Both vehicles feature 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, but the Corolla's has more punch with 169 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque compared to the Sentra's 149 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque. That 20-horsepower difference might not sound like much, but you'll feel it when merging onto the 210 freeway during rush hour. The 2025 Toyota Corolla hits 60 mph in about 8.2 seconds, which is respectable for getting around town. Both cars use continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), which some people love. The Corolla's Dynamic-Shift CVT and the Sentra's Xtronic CVT both aim for smooth operation and improved mileage. The Corolla excels in fuel economy, delivering 32 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway for a combined 35 mpg, beating the Sentra's 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. Interior Space and Comfort Analysis The Sentra offers 96.1 cubic feet of passenger volume compared to the Corolla's 88.6 cubic feet, with the Sentra giving you 34.9 inches of rear legroom and 43.8 inches up front, while the Corolla offers 34.8 inches of rear legroom and 42 inches of front legroom. The Sentra also beats the Corolla in trunk space with 14.3 cubic feet vs. 13.1 cubic feet. Beyond passenger space, the Sentra offers Nissan's NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats that make long drives more comfortable and less fatiguing by minimizing pressure points. The Sentra also includes heated front seats (on higher trims), available dual-zone automatic climate control, and standard 60/40-split folding rear seats for when you need to haul large items. Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Corolla: Reliability and Long-Term Ownership Toyota ranks third in the mass market segment, according to J.D. Power, and the Corolla earned a model-level award in the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Toyota has a much stronger track record for long-term reliability and resale value compared to Nissan. The Sentra, unfortunately, has some known issues. Common problems include CVT transmission troubles such as sudden power loss and shuddering, plus engine stalling, misfires, excessive oil consumption, and overheating. These reliability differences show up in resale values, with the Corolla holding its value better with an estimated 33% depreciation over five years compared to the Sentra's 35% depreciation rate. The Corolla sits at No. 3 among popular sedans with steady annual sales growth, while Sentra sales showed 16% growth in Q3 2025, although that growth is from a smaller starting point. Your choice really comes down to what matters most to you. If you want something that will last for years with minimal trouble and solid fuel economy, then the Toyota Corolla is probably your best bet. Your Perfect Compact Sedan Awaits at Longo Toyota We'd love to have you stop by our dealership and take the 2025 Corolla for a test-drive. See how it feels, check out the tech features, and let our team show you everything from the practical LE to the sporty XSE and the innovative hybrid models. We'll help you find exactly what works for your budget and driving needs here in El Monte and all around Southern California. 2025 Toyota Corolla vs. 2025 Nissan Sentra

Shopping for a compact sedan can feel overwhelming. The 2025 Toyota Corolla and 2025 Nissan Sentra are two of the most popular picks if you want reliable, efficient, and affordable transportation. Our team at Longo Toyota breaks down everything from pricing to performance to help you figure out which one best fits your life.

Pricing and Value Comparison

The 2025 Nissan Sentra starts off strong with a $21,590 starting price compared to the Toyota Corolla’s $22,325 base price, but Toyota gives you more variety across its lineup. The LE trim comes with an 8-inch touch screen plus Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. If you crave a sportier feel, the SE ($24,615) has available 18-inch alloy wheels and a sport mesh grille. The top XSE trim ($27,890) adds heated sport seats and an available moonroof, nice touches for El Monte mornings. Toyota’s hybrid options for the Corolla really shine. The Hybrid LE ($23,625) delivers an incredible 53 mpg city and 46 mpg highway, while the Hybrid XLE ($27,990) boasts a bigger 10.5-inch touch screen and wireless charging.

Nissan counters with solid financing deals that can make the Sentra more tempting. It’s offering 3.9% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for 24 and 36 months, and 4.9% APR for 60 months. College grads and military personnel get an extra $500 discount each. Both cars come with similar three-year/36,000-mile basic and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties. Toyota edges ahead with ToyotaCare, giving you two years/25,000 miles of free maintenance, while Sentra maintenance coverage includes up to three oil changes for two years or 24,000 miles.

Performance and Fuel Economy Showdown

Both vehicles feature 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, but the Corolla’s has more punch with 169 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque compared to the Sentra’s 149 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque. That 20-horsepower difference might not sound like much, but you’ll feel it when merging onto the 210 freeway during rush hour. The 2025 Toyota Corolla hits 60 mph in about 8.2 seconds, which is respectable for getting around town.

Both cars use continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), which some people love. The Corolla’s Dynamic-Shift CVT and the Sentra’s Xtronic CVT both aim for smooth operation and improved mileage. The Corolla excels in fuel economy, delivering 32 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway for a combined 35 mpg, beating the Sentra’s 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

Interior Space and Comfort Analysis

The Sentra offers 96.1 cubic feet of passenger volume compared to the Corolla’s 88.6 cubic feet, with the Sentra giving you 34.9 inches of rear legroom and 43.8 inches up front, while the Corolla offers 34.8 inches of rear legroom and 42 inches of front legroom. The Sentra also beats the Corolla in trunk space with 14.3 cubic feet vs. 13.1 cubic feet.

Beyond passenger space, the Sentra offers Nissan’s NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats that make long drives more comfortable and less fatiguing by minimizing pressure points. The Sentra also includes heated front seats (on higher trims), available dual-zone automatic climate control, and standard 60/40-split folding rear seats for when you need to haul large items.

Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Corolla: Reliability and Long-Term Ownership

Toyota ranks third in the mass market segment, according to J.D. Power, and the Corolla earned a model-level award in the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Toyota has a much stronger track record for long-term reliability and resale value compared to Nissan.

The Sentra, unfortunately, has some known issues. Common problems include CVT transmission troubles such as sudden power loss and shuddering, plus engine stalling, misfires, excessive oil consumption, and overheating. These reliability differences show up in resale values, with the Corolla holding its value better with an estimated 33% depreciation over five years compared to the Sentra’s 35% depreciation rate.

The Corolla sits at No. 3 among popular sedans with steady annual sales growth, while Sentra sales showed 16% growth in Q3 2025, although that growth is from a smaller starting point. Your choice really comes down to what matters most to you. If you want something that will last for years with minimal trouble and solid fuel economy, then the Toyota Corolla is probably your best bet.

Your Perfect Compact Sedan Awaits at Longo Toyota

We’d love to have you stop by our dealership and take the 2025 Corolla for a test-drive. See how it feels, check out the tech features, and let our team show you everything from the practical LE to the sporty XSE and the innovative hybrid models. We’ll help you find exactly what works for your budget and driving needs here in El Monte and all around Southern California.

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