Nissan Sentra S vs Toyota Corolla Altis

Nissan Sentra S

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Toyota Corolla Altis

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Nissan Sentra S

The Nissan Sentra S delivers good value in its segment, pairing efficient combined consumption with a 5-star safety rating for compact-family and city use. It prioritizes practicality over pace, with power and space suited to everyday needs.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety149 hp

Car B

Toyota Corolla Altis

The Toyota Corolla Altis suits budget-focused buyers who want efficient running and family-ready space, prioritizing reliability and safety over premium flair or outright speed.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety6 L/100km

Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 59 / 64

City 54 / 55

Budget / value 66 / 74

Road trip 49 / 50

Performance 33 / 29

Cargo 23 / 26

Practical 41 / 48

Premium 21 / 21

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Sentra S · Orange = Toyota Corolla Altis

Specs side-by-side

Spec Nissan Sentra S Toyota Corolla Altis

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Pros & cons

Nissan Sentra S

Good value in its segment with an accessible price (19,500).
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined.
5-star safety rating supports family use.
Practical 425-liter trunk and 5-seat capacity.
0–100 km/h in 10.4 s—drivers seeking punch may be disappointed.
FWD only; no all-wheel-drive option.
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use.
Value-first positioning won’t suit premium seekers.

Toyota Corolla Altis

Good value in its segment at around 20,000
Efficient for its class at 6 L/100 km, ideal for city commutes
Seats 5 with a 470 L trunk for growing family needs
Positioned around reliability and safety priorities
Not aimed at premium seekers
Cargo-heavy use may exceed the 470 L trunk’s flexibility
FWD-only and 140 hp; performance is adequate, not sporty
180 km/h top speed leaves limited headroom for enthusiasts

Verdict

Pick Nissan Sentra S if…

Lower entry price

Nissan Sentra S starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Toyota Corolla Altis if…

Performance & capability

Toyota Corolla Altis is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Nissan Sentra S

Toyota Corolla Altis

Verdict

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