2024 Nissan Sentra vs. 2023 Subaru WRX Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Sentra

2024 Nissan
Sentra

MSRP*: $21,180 to $24,270
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Picture of the 2023 Subaru WRX

2023 Subaru
WRX

MSRP*: $30,605 to $43,395
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MPG - City 30 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 - 40 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 149-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 271-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable, Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 149 hp 271 hp
Exterior Length 182.9 in 183.8 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 34.9 in
Front 43.1 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 38.9 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 38.8 - 39.8 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
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru WRX than the Nissan Sentra, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Nissan Sentra and the Subaru WRX in the front seats.

Convenience
The Nissan Sentra will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Subaru WRX, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Based on MSRP, the Nissan Sentra is clearly a better financial choice over the Subaru WRX.

Dimensions
The Nissan Sentra is about the same width as the Subaru WRX. When looking at overall length, the Nissan Sentra takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru WRX.

Handling
The Nissan Sentra has a larger turning radius than the Subaru WRX, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Sentra is significantly less powerful than the Subaru WRX. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Nissan Sentra has much less torque than the Subaru WRX, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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