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Sedans Honda Civic Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic
226 messages, Last post on Jan 10, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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Hi everyone. I plan to buy my first car and after surfing the internet for days making researches, these are the main 2 cars that interest me: Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra. I based these choices on the look of the car through pictures, on the fact that these brands are respected and on the price range. What would you suggest between these 2 cars? Obviously at the end of the day, I'll have to test drive them, however I'm also interested to know the opinion of others based on reliability, quality of the car, and basically which one is the best. What is the advantage and disadvantage of each? To me, they seem very similar in terms of a look and in terms of reputation, I don't know what I would pick. Are they both GREAT cars? Please help!!! lol Thanks! P.S: I'm not sure if I'll buy a new car 2005/2006, or a used one from around 2002-2003, but I don't think it matters that much in terms of comparing these 2 cars. Also, how would other similar cars like Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 compare? it's really hard for me, it's basically a fight between these 4 cars: Nissan Sentra Honda Civic Toyota Corolla Mazda 3 How would rank them as a top 4 from best to worst? Any other similar car in the same price range that I should consider? Thanks for any help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mazda 3 Toyota Corolla Honda Civic Nissan Sentra BUT... theres a new Civic debuting this fall, that looks to be a leader in safety features, though it wont be discounted too much. Additionally, there should be a few changes, but not a total redesign for the Corolla this fall. The Sentra is hopelessly outdated, having debuted in 2000. Skip it (even though I love mine, it is a version that is no longer available, and the car hasnt changed much since I got it in Jan 2003). So for right now, the Corolla is the choice if you value ride, efficiency, reliability, safety (with side curtain airbags). The Mazda is the choice that I would make, for its great handling, strong engines, and expressive styling. Good luck!!! ~alpha |
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The Mazda3, espeically the Mazda3 i, is probably about the best small car in this class. The Corolla is a good car to. As a matter of fact, a couple year ago, I drove an rental 03 Corolla LE to Orlando, Fl. I was so impressed with the car that I seriously considered getting one. That was before the debut of the Mazda3 though. All the cars on the list are pretty good cars. As Alpha stated the Civic is all new in less than two months. But the Mazda3 will be adding some new trim levels for 06 as well and top of the line models will get single-zone automatic climate control. I have no idea what's in store for the 06 Corolla, and then Sentra will get very FEW changes for 06 with its redesign hitting showrooms sometime early next year (LONG overdue) Happy Motoring Days my Friend. |
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Well You said Civic vs Sentra I would go with the Sentra SE-R. It is Beatiful. The car has 180 HP. The civic, well Its ok but for me, it would be a Sentra SE-R. I own a Sentra 2002 GXE and its GREAT! Its only had one problem, The service Engine soon light poped on, but its a common problem. I consider it a Glitch, but I just took it to the dealer and they fixed it. As for the other two cars, this is what i would rate it. Mazda 3  Sentra  Civic  Corolla  Sentra 100%
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Replying to: diaz9220 (Nov 21, 2005 10:40 pm)
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Replying to: razalon (Feb 01, 2006 5:04 am) From Civic or 3, it is a matter of preference, I believe, in either economy(honda) or sportiness (mazda). I think I'd drive an Elantra before a Sentra; after all, they are just as "old", and have a better warranty.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Feb 01, 2006 1:32 pm) I just picked up a rental 2005 Sentra today to drive while my KIA Spectra EX is in the body shop. It's front bumper fascia was scraped by a nimrod (NO... not me! in a parking lot. First the good news.... I found the Sentra to be a decent running car that appeared to like to rev high before shifts. The car was pretty rattle and squeak free for 35k rental miles too. Other than that though.... I wouldn't trade my new design Spectra for one of these in a million years. The interior is so uncomfortable and ergonomically wrong when compared to the new KIA that it would take several paragraphs to describe the shortfalls of the Sentra. The Sentra also lacks sooooo many of the little standard touches that are standard on the Spectra. So.... before you flame me, I'm not saying the Sentra is a bad automobile. BUT I do agree with the poster above that it is readily apparent that this baby's ready for an overhaul! I'm sure the next one will be right in the thick of things competitively. -SM
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Replying to: spectraman (Feb 02, 2006 7:46 am) Well, they are releasing their new for 2007 Sentra in an odd fashion: with less power than most of its competitors. I thought Nissan was all about driving excitement in the engine room...The 5 year old Elantra has more ponies (138?) than the 2007 Sentra (135)? This seems wierd coming from Nissan. Also, Civic (140hp), Mazda 3 (148-160hp), Focus (151hp), Cobalt (145hp). The Corolla and Suzuki Forenza have less (126 hp). Just a thought, here, folks. I realize the difference is small, but Nissan has been class leading in power for so long, I was surprised to see 135 hp instead of 155 or even something closer to 170. If an SE-R model is available, I expect to see it around the 200 hp of the Civic Si and Cobalt SS. |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Feb 02, 2006 9:11 am) Also, which of the quoted figures are SAE certified and which are not? Toyota and Honda are both definitely SAE certified, as will be the 07 Sentra. But the Focus, 3, and Cobalt.... I do not know, as Ford and GM said they would only re-rate according to the new, certified methodology upon model or engine changes. ~alpha
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Replying to: alpha01 (Feb 02, 2006 9:30 am) As far as re-rating goes, GM and Ford have not seen much change to the engines that have been re-rated, as the Japanese makes are taking more of a hit in listed power numbers. I'd bet that the focus is still going to be in the 150 range, being the same engine that adequately powers the Fusion/6 (It's the 2.3L I-4, just massaged slightly). I have read that the Forenza was painfully slow, belying its hp ratings (something like 11.X seconds to 60). |
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