Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra
Highlights
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$38,340
|
$22,990
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
30 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
300 hp
|
149 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
3.5 L/213
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
261 @ 4400
|
146 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 6400
|
149 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
30 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P205/60HR16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/45VR18
|
P205/60HR16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
38 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
35 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
45 in
|
44 in
|
| Wheelbase |
109 in
|
107 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
72 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
96 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Length, Overall |
193 in
|
183 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,609 lbs
|
3,097 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 2027 Nissan Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
10 in
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Nissan Maxima or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The 2027 Nissan Sentra is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with 34 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Nissan Maxima or the 2027 Nissan Sentra?
The 2027 Nissan Sentra is cheaper than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with a $22,990 starting MSRP versus a $38,340 starting MSRP.
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