Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Comparing New Nissan Sedans: Find Out Whether the Nissan Sentra or Nissan Altima Is the Right Car for You

Does your morning commute take you to Jonesboro or Memphis? Having the keys to the right Nissan sedan can make all the difference. At Central Nissan, we have a variety of new sedans to choose from. Two compelling options include the Nissan Sentra and the Nissan Altima. We've put together a detailed comparison of these new Nissan sedans for sale in Jonesboro, AR, so commuters, college students, and families can find the most suitable fit. You'll get better gas mileage in a new Nissan Sentra, while a new Nissan Altima has more room and puts more power to the pavement without compromising fuel efficiency. Take a minute to compare the new Nissan sedans before you shop.

Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima - Performance

Thrift meets thrill in the new Nissan Sentra, which outputs 149 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque through a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The Nissan Sentra is only available in a FWD configuration. You get more responsive performance from the new Nissan Altima, which uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to deliver 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque for greater acceleration. The Nissan Altima has FWD and AWD options. An exclusive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system continuously monitors road conditions on your journey to Jonesboro, AR or Little Rock. You can pick out a new Nissan Altima with all-wheel drive at your Jonesboro, AR Nissan dealer.

Gas Mileage

• Nissan Sentra: 30/40 (city/highway) mpg
• Nissan Altima: 27/39 (city/highway) mpg

New Nissan Sentra sedans yield 40 highway miles per gallon as you take I-555 and the Joe N Martin Expressway through Jonesboro or I-57 into Little Rock, AR. As you take I-40 to Memphis, TN, the Nissan Altima earns 39 highway miles per gallon. Your Nissan Sentra will earn 30 miles per gallon motoring around Downtown Memphis. While the Nissan Sentra gets 34 combined mpg, the Nissan Altima 32 gets combined mpg. However, the Nissan Altima has a larger fuel tank that holds 16.2 gallons. The Nissan Sentra has a 12.4-gallon fuel tank.

Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima - Size & Interior

Settle into the premium interior space of the Nissan Altima, a mid-size sedan with leather-appointed seats. The new Nissan Altima is a larger family car to take to Craighead Forest Park and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Commuters from Marion, AR heading to their Memphis, TN office can settle into the Zero Gravity Front Seats of the Nissan Altima. These seats can reduce fatigue and provide comfort on longer journeys to Little Rock, AR. There are also Zero Gravity front and rear seats in the Nissan Sentra, a smaller compact sedan.

Prefer more interior space in a new sedan? Choose the Nissan Altima, which has 15.4 cubic feet of trunk space. Folding the rear seats down gives you access to 58.1 cubic feet, courtesy of a 60/40-split second row. Despite its size, the Nissan Sentra has 14.3 cubic feet of trunk space - topping most rivals in its class. Nissan Sentra models also have 60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks. Both five-passenger sedans have 43.8 inches of front-row legroom to delight commuters. The back row of the Nissan Sentra has 34.9 inches of legroom, compared to 35.2 inches in the Nissan Altima.

Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima - Technology

New Nissan Altima sedans have a standard NissanConnect® 8-inch touchscreen and a 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® display. Nissan Altima models can come with a larger 12.3-inch color display featuring multi-touch control. This screen ensures your maps and music are shiny and bright. With wireless smartphone connectivity, you can talk to Google Assistant and give commands to your Nissan Altima or connect through wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™. The Nissan Altima offers voice recognition to assist with key tasks.

The Nissan Sentra comes with a NissanConnect® 7-inch touchscreen. A larger 8-inch touchscreen is available for the Sentra. Apple CarPlay® is standard for both sedans, but the Altima offers wireless compatibility. Nissan Sentra sedans have a multi-function information display that spans 4.2 or seven inches, depending on the model. As you shop for new Nissan sedans in Jonesboro, AR, you can upgrade to an available Bose® Premium Audio System in either the Sentra or Altima.

Each new sedan is equipped with the same standard driver-assist technologies through the Nissan Safety Shield® 360 suite. Intelligent Cruise Control is offered for the Nissan Sentra, but the Nissan Altima offers ProPILOT Assist. This available feature can keep your sedan centered in its lane on the Blues Hwy into Memphis, TN.

Test Drive Both New Nissan Sedans Today at Central Nissan in Jonesboro, AR

Need help narrowing your search? At Central Nissan, you can test drive these new sedans and compare key features. Pick out an Altima or Sentra from our Nissan dealership in Jonesboro, AR. New Nissan specials are often available for these sedans. While the Nissan Sentra has the edge in fuel economy, the Nissan Altima has more interior space, additional features, and superior performance outputs. Contact us to learn more about these new Nissan sedans so we can lead you to the perfect fit.