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Sedans Nissan Sentra Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra
66 messages, Last post on Jun 03, 2007 at 9:34 AM
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For the 2007 model year, the Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Sentra are all-new, and are the newest entries in the $16k-20k economy car class. They have several similarities, for example: compact sedans with mid-sized interiors (the largest in their class); three trim levels, including a top-end trim with standard leather (not available on competitors like Civic and Corolla); similar powerplants (2.0L, with 138 hp on the Elantra and 140 on the Sentra); and availability as a 4-door sedan only (although that may change soon for the Elantra at least). What do you think of these all-new economy sedans? |
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As for as appearance alone, its the 2007 Sentra hands down. The new Elantra looks to girly, lady like and feminine, while the Sentra looks more rugged and for a guy. |
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Replying to: nodule (Oct 16, 2006 5:59 am) The Corvette has curvy, sinuous lines also--like the new Elantra. I guess the Corvette is a "girly" car too? |
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Replying to: backy (Oct 16, 2006 6:21 am) Really? Are we looking at the same car? I see Altima/Maxima Jr. in the Sentra and nothing more. The Corvette has curvy, sinuous lines also--like the new Elantra. I guess the Corvette is a "girly" car too? If the choice is between the new Elantra and the "manly" Caliber, I'd pick the new Elantra every time. (The Caliber styling is the worst I've seen since Aztec.)
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Replying to: doohickie (Oct 16, 2006 7:09 am) I'm not quite sure why some people equate chunky styling to a "guy" car. Maybe it's the (unfortunate) Hummer influence. There have been many cars over the years with curvy lines that were definitely NOT "girly" cars, e.g. Camaro, Corvette, Viper, RX-8, Javelin/AMX, Cobra, and any Jaguar. |
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Replying to: nodule (Oct 16, 2006 5:59 am) http://www.edmunds.com/media/reviews/top10/worst.residual.vehicles/04.dodge.neon- - .500.jpg http://echo.toyota.com.au/TWR/content/static/1940.jpg |
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I don't think appearances are either of these cars strong suit. Actually, the Sentra does look like a stodgier Altima jr. The heavy weight makes me wonder what the real world mileage will be also. It appears the Versa only gets about 28-30 if its Edmunds real world posters numbers are averaged. What does that mean for the Sentra - 25-28 mpg? The Elantra exterior still looks influenced by the Corolla (sorry Backy). I actually like the front end more when I saw it in person yesterday. The back end is still very Corolla like. I think the interior is much nicer than past Elantras, and the EPA numbers look pretty good. I would like to see its real world mileage numbers. If the discounts come quickly and a manual SE is actually available on dealer lots, I may give one a try. I booted the Accent due to the unavailablity of factory cruise and aux input, and am glad both are available in the Elantra. I think the Sentra is probably a loser, and the Elantra is probably a winner. I still think the Civic and Mazda3 lead from an exterior looks standpoint. Both Honda and Mazda took a few risks and did not take the conservative route like Hyundai and Nissan.
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