Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Elantra

2022 Nissan Sentra vs 2022 Hyundai Elantra

 

The 2022 Nissan Sentra and Hyundai Elantra are both affordable sedans in the compact car segment, but which vehicle is better in terms of features, comfort, and performance?

 

Keep reading to put these two sedans to a head-to-head test with our team at Maus Nissan New Port Richey!

 

Quick Overview

 

●       The 2022 Nissan Sentra offers new All-Weather and Midnight Edition options packages

●       The Hyundai Elantra was upgraded completely in the 2021 model year

●       The Sentra base model offers 33 combined mpg, while the Elantra base model offers 37 mpg combined.

 

Performance

 

The 2022 Nissan Sentra is a charming compact sedan and is a great choice for those looking to save on costs. It comes with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that creates 140 horsepower and front-wheel drive with a CVT transmission.

 

The ride is comfortable and smooth which is aided by Sentra's sophisticated rear suspension system that is called Active Ride Control.

 

Redesigned last year, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra has a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 147 horsepower and a CVT. The sporty N Line variant has a 1.6-liter turbo engine with a 7-speed DCT or a 6-speed manual transmission.

 

Interior

 

Inside the base model of the 2022 Nissan Sentra, you'll find one of the prettier designs in the compact car segment. The center of the dashboard has a trio of circular air vents above the climate controls.

 

The interior materials are a mix of hard and soft plastics, and the models that come with the quilted leather upholstery look especially upscale. Nissan also includes their extra-comfortable Zero Gravity seats, which are spacious and supportive.

 

Adults have ample space in the front and back, and seven carry-on suitcases can fit in the Sentra's 14-cubic-foot trunk.

 

To match its exterior, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra is appropriately futuristic inside. The dashboard and center console wrap around the driver while the passenger side is more minimal. A single LED strip follows the dashboard's contours across the entire width of the car.

 

The Elantra fits six carry-on cases inside its trunk, one less than the Sentra.

 

Technology Features

 

A 7-inch infotainment touchscreen comes standard in the Sentra, but in top trims an 8-inch display is available. Both units have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Other standard features include USB inputs, hands-free texting, and Bluetooth.

 

The list of standard technology features sets the 2022 Sentra apart from its competitors in the market. It also picked up NissanConnect Services in 2021, a suite of apps and tools that enhance accessibility in the car.

 

Basic features include:

●        Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio

●        Hands-free text-messaging assistant

●        Siri Eyes-Free

●        SiriusXM satellite radio

●        USB inputs

●        Voice recognition

Several add-on packages and features are also available, including:

●        Concierge service

●        Remote engine start

●        Collision notifications

●        Geographic boundary alerts

●        Remote door lock/unlock

●        Alarm notifications

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra offers an optional 10.3-inch digital gauge display that sits next to a second 10.3-inch infotainment screen that seems to sprout out of the Elantra's dashboard. Its standard infotainment setup is an 8.0-inch center display and analog gauges in the instrument cluster.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both come standard, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.

Other basic features include:

●       HD Radio

●       A four-speaker stereo

●       Bluetooth

●       Two USB ports

●       Remote keyless entry

Available features include:

●       10.3-inch touchscreen

●       Wireless device charging

●       Satellite Radio

●       Six and eight-speaker stereos

●       Push button start

●       Remote start

●       Ambient lighting

●       Sunroof

Safety

 

Nissan packs the Sentra with ample driver assistance technologies. For an upgrade, buyers can also get adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera system on every trim except the base model.

 

Key safety features include:

●       Automatic emergency braking

●       Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning

●       Forward-collision warning

●       Lane-departure warning

●       Pedestrian detection

●       Rear automatic braking

●       And more!

The 2022 Elantra also comes with numerous safety features including:

●       Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert

●       Lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist

●       Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection

●       Forward automatic emergency braking

●       Driver-attention monitoring

●       And more!

 

Bottom Line

If you want an affordable compact sedan that is full of amenities, technology, and safety features, the 2022 Nissan Sentra is your best bet, even though the Hyundai Elantra offers slightly better-combined mpg.

 

Visit Maus Nissan New Port Richey

 

Ready to give the 2022 Nissan Sentra a test drive? Come visit us at Maus Nissan New Port Richey or give us a call for more information today; (727) 999-6287!