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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

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$38,340
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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

Engine comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
20 City / 30 Hwy
30 City / 40 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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

Suspension comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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

Steering comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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

Measurements comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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

Safety comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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

Entertainment comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 Nissan Sentra
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 Nissan Sentra
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2023 Nissan Maxima2027 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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