2025 Acura TLX vs. 2025 Nissan Sentra Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura TLX

2025 Acura
TLX

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,050
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2025 Nissan
Sentra

MSRP*: $21,590 to $24,590
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 31 MPG 38 - 40 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 149-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 - 355 hp 149 hp
Exterior Length 194.6 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 71.5 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 34.9 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 34.9 in
Head Room Front 37.2 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 36.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Acura TLX offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Nissan Sentra with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles. The Nissan Sentra will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Acura TLX.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura TLX as you will with the Nissan Sentra, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura TLX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Sentra, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura TLX is much wider than the Nissan Sentra, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Acura TLX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Sentra.

Handling
The Acura TLX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Nissan Sentra, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura TLX has a much more powerful engine than the Nissan Sentra. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Acura TLX does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Nissan Sentra.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Acura TLX and the Nissan Sentra.