Kia K4 vs. Nissan Sentra
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Highlights
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$22,290
Starting MSRP
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$22,600
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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149 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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146 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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149 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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185 in
Length, Overall
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183 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,956 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,097 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
The 2026 Kia K4 and the 2026 Nissan Sentra both get 34 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2026 Nissan Sentra?
The 2026 Kia K4 is cheaper than the 2026 Nissan Sentra with a $22,290 starting MSRP versus a $22,600 starting MSRP.
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