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Ford Fiesta vs Nissan Sentra

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2019 Ford Fiesta

Nissan logo

2027 Nissan Sentra

Overview

SpecFord FiestaSNissan SentraS
Selected trimSS
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manualcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20192027

Pricing & market

SpecFord FiestaSNissan SentraS
MSRP$14,260 (best)$22,890
Lowest listing price$7,120$5,649 (best)
Median listing price$7,225 (best)$24,364
Highest listing price$8,900 (best)$32,315
For sale now3249 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord FiestaSNissan SentraS
Combined MPG30 MPG33 MPG (best)
City MPG27 MPG30 MPG (best)
Highway MPG35 MPG38 MPG (best)
Fuel tank12.4 gal12.4 gal

Performance

SpecFord FiestaSNissan SentraS
Horsepower120 hp149 hp (best)
Torque112 lb-ft146 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.6 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord FiestaSNissan SentraS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume12.8 cu ft14.3 cu ft (best)
Payload982 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,578 lbs (best)3,097 lbs
Ground clearance4.7 in (best)
Wheelbase98 in106.5 in (best)
Length173.5 in183.3 in (best)
Width67.8 in71.5 in (best)
Height58.1 in (best)57.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord FiestaSNissan SentraS
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)3None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord FiestaNissan Sentra
1

S

$14,260 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$22,890 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

S Fleet

$14,560 MSRP

SV

$23,590 MSRP

3

SE

$15,490 MSRP

SR

$24,990 MSRP

4

SE

$15,790 MSRP

SL

$27,990 MSRP

5

ST Line

$17,625 MSRP

6

ST

$21,340 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Fiesta vs Nissan Sentra FAQ

Which is better: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2027 Nissan Sentra?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2027 Nissan Sentra on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2027 Nissan Sentra?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Ford Fiesta starts lower at $14,260. Live Ford Fiesta listings start at $7,120. Live Nissan Sentra listings start at $5,649.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (14,260).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The 2027 Nissan Sentra leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (33).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on horsepower in this comparison (197).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2027 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Fiesta (4/5 NHTSA overall).