Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is more fuel-efficient at 35 MPG combined, against 33 MPG for the Nissan Sentra. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Nissan Sentra | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 30 | 31 |
| Most reported problem | Backover prevention | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 3 | 14 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 300 miles | 1,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 33 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 30 and 38 | 32 and 41 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,050 | $1,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 30 complaints for the Nissan Sentra and 31 for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Nissan Sentra, 1 for the Toyota Corolla.