2021 Toyota Corolla SE Vs. 2021 Nissan Sentra SV - Which is the Better Budget Commuter Car?

[@theredline]

Are you team Sentra or team Corolla? Tell us below! :)

[@ZapFlashD]

Team Sentra

[@kristians2704]

Sentra

[@braetonwilson4296]

A car is the second biggest purchase if not the biggest purchase for most people. Why spend so much of your hard earned money on a vehicle with a poor reliability record? I don't want to be Nissan's guinea pig for their new CVT. Team Corolla all the way.

[@Corvette1658]

Well I wanna say team Senta for now. But I wonder if they will being the all new Corolla cross to the USA what would Toyota do for the USA if they do being that model to the USA.

[@NokeManzo]

Corolla Hatch

[@davcuts2897]

I get tired of people saying these cars are for commuters or for someone's first car. I just turned 50 and love my Corolla. It's reliable and I'm not car poor. Even if I could afford a $40,000 SUV, I would still pick the Corolla. If I wanted something with a little more oomph I would get a Kia Forte GT. I don't want a SUV, or even a larger car like a Camry. Some of us are fine looking uncool in our so called first, commuter car.

[@Aoendkth-nv7au]

A to the Men! I’m tired of my high car note & I won’t to downgrade!

[@BryanRossthemanwithanose]

The Corolla is better at being a car than other cars

[@Rudenbehr]

They’re called commuter cars because their only purpose is to be inexpensive to frequently drive. High MPG, low maintenance, low purchase price, decent comfort and features. It’s fine that you don’t want a Ferrari, or an F150, or a Hellcat, or any other specialized vehicle.

[@josephbradford5930]

Agree 100%. I can drive anything I like, and I like this kind of car best. New cars are in absurd overkill mode. They're amazing, but idiotic. In my humble opinion.

[@xkcash_238]

These are literal commuter cars bro 😂. When I bought my Corolla it was because of the MPG not the design or speed of it.

[@lvp395]

Current owner of a 2020 Sentra SR premium package. Nothing against Toyota, but Nissan really did a good job on the 2020 refresh.

[@GhostlyVisage04]

@@cbybee20 only time will tell

[@MegaGio001]

I agree. I just bought a 2021 Sentra sr and it’s beautiful. The new body of the Sentra looks amazing. The Corolla looks too small

[@independent2368]

Nissan used to be good, but are junk nowdays. Nothing against you, but it's a fact

[@merkr212]

@gmu_alum08as a pre- fast and furious, actual "90's pocket rocket" guy(we called them imports or tuners) I can assure you we felt the same way about the arrival of the Spec V some 20yrs ago when the oversized, overstyled & underpowered age of imports REALLY began.

[@dylanl6811]

@@independent2368 no.

[@j.martin4476]

Team Sentra!! Just picked up 2021 Sentra SR Premium and it’s really nice! Extremely comfortable and just a great overall premium feel. No regrets!

[@98MAzdaMilleniaS]

Team broken CVT trans sourced through jatco

[@josebenitez542]

@@98MAzdaMilleniaS Check out my sentra with allot of miles already still running strong 💪

[@spectralknights2]

​@@98MAzdaMilleniaS they have a new & improved version of cvt move on dude

[@wbeard358]

2020 Sentra SV. Nice looking ride and zero issues 3 years later 👌

[@christinec2496]

Just bought a 2021 too very fun to drive only had 7400 miles

[@scaryperryx1050]

I still Own and drive my late mother's 2000 Corolla...

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

I still drive a 1987 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer lol.

[@pipin447]

The best generation.

[@dohc1067]

I am still driving my 2000 ford ranger and also (scaryperryx1050) a job well done in maintaining your Corolla.

[@celsovera91]

My first car

[@ComradeCommissar17]

I am still driving a 06 Corolla. I'm finally looking into a newer car because I will be doing a lot more driving in the future.

[@billyhughes9776]

No question for me -- Corolla. I like the looks and the 6-speed manual.

[@javierlechuga4009]

I test drove the 6 speed manual. I drove it way better than the sales person. Its been years since I drove a stick shift car.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@gmu_alum08 The reviewer, Sofyan, has a strong dislike for Toyotas. He also loves Hyundai/Kias and will keep making excuses for their flaws.

[@jasonkolinsky5884]

Yes I have 2017 SE with the Manual transmission. Getting 28.5MPG City. I always check my fuel by using the same pump and when it pops off divided the miles driven by gallons replaced method.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@braetonwilson4296 yup that’s sad. He expects that if a car isn’t fast exciting dynamic polished or luxurious enough then it’s just a bad car all together

[@naveenthemachine]

@hon solo I see this too lol

[@beverlybullard8626]

I have a 97 Corolla. It’s 2021.l am still driving my Corolla. I’ve had minor work done on my car. I recently purchased a 2015 Corolla.Love it also.Long live the Toyota.

[@adamdonovan5633]

Just finished a 700+ mile week in a rented 2021 Sentra SV and I am impressed by this car. I am a Mini Cooper enthusiastic with many days at the track with my 6spd manual Cooper S. Was expecting this rental to be a dog. WRONG! This beauty took me down the brutal length of the Cal I-5 through the agricultural heart of Calif: semi's, trucks, flatbeds. The CVT tranny is slick, shifts are smooth and quick and the 4 cyl. engine is happy to rev to redline. Moves out smartly when you goose it. I thought it was a turbo! Fooled me. Great, supple suspension, excellent handling, all-around A+ for highway manners and in the twisties. Even in the SV config, cabin feels upscale. Materials rival the BMW-made Mini Cooper. Don't think Corolla can match this.

[@android-ud2nf]

I’d take the Corolla without a doubt.

[@rickjohansson4257]

For people who keep their cars for more than 5 years, its the logical choice by far.

[@roberthuxen3461]

Toyota has become the GM of Japan. They are overpriced and have failed to adapt to a changing world

[@android-ud2nf]

@@roberthuxen3461 that’s always been Toyota. But unlike gm they have quality and reliability. They are amazing vehicles that are cheap to own in the long run. They aren’t cheap up front but are overall hassle free. I always recommend Lexus and toyota to my family because I care about safety and reliability most

[@captinbeyond]

There was a time when Nissan's were on par with Honda and Toyota quality but for less money. That is no longer the case. I had a 92 Nissan hardbody that was very reliable but very basic. I can't see myself ever owning a Nissan again.

[@chrisbrownaz]

If you make $15.75 working for Amazon like I do, you don't have the luxury of paying attention to the sedan segment dying. Low-income people are stuck with compact sedans for the foreseeable future, especially when you consider the skyrocketing prices for used cars this year.

[@thomasandhelenodonnel9890]

I love our 2021 Corolla. Rides nice,l Love the outside blue crush color and the sharp black interior. Love it.

[@TeEzYDaGoaT]

I have that same exact car. Just got it on Sunday. I love it.

[@rangerpru]

Nissan vehicles really do have some of the most comfortable seats in the industry.

[@kromahj]

Have you try every cars in the industry?

[@Mikeybabyallday]

That’s so that the driver is comfortable while waiting for roadside assistance when their CVT fails

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Especially the Maxima and Murano

[@kromahj]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName yea, the mexima have good seat. I had a 2009 maxima SV before

[@tracyeric07]

@@Mikeybabyallday i was gonna say that haha

[@halreneau6343]

Corrola definitely own 2019 with 19 456 miles been very reliable so far gas miles highway winter storm trip 38.9miles per gallon .

[@ostadfiha4225]

Corolla anyday because of it's bulletproof reliability & the transmission that wouldn’t break

[@cellman1829]

Exactly !! I have a 2015 Corolla no problems !! That is why I got it , reliability 😎👍🏻

[@ostadfiha4225]

My uncle has 2004 corolla, still everything stock. Meanwhile my friends Nissan broke down twice just under 50,000 miles.

[@jasminejohnson4278]

@@ostadfiha4225 what year was the Nissan??

[@BD6.9]

Hey I have a 16 Sentra with 215k miles and still Gets over 43 mpg and still original parts, just replaced the front struts 3 days ago:)

[@melani9444]

​@@BD6.9 me too 2017 Sentra with 225 000 km without issues and Never had!

[@abdel1175]

The new Sentra continues to amaze me with that interior. It makes the Corolla's interior look ancient.

[@Kingmuhammad92]

That's how Nissan tries to reel buyers in. They are like the Japanese Chrysler at this point. Hope the interior keeps you comfy as you wait for a tow truck 🤣

[@fakedazzleful]

@@Kingmuhammad92 lol

[@gbriank1]

@@Kingmuhammad92 Sad, isn't it. Before Renault took over, Nissan was an excellent brand

[@Kingmuhammad92]

@@gbriank1 very sad 😥 Nissan used to be in my top 3 brands smh

[@gbriank1]

@@Kingmuhammad92 So true. If reliability is paramount, Toyota is the way to go. Want performance, Honda Civic Si or Type R.

[@f181234]

The Sentra looks much more premium the Corolla interior looks like it’s from 2005 especially the gauges

[@SouthsideKidd550]

I agree but the Corolla (in my opinion) is a better built car.

[@wingman-1977]

@@SouthsideKidd550 And will last way longer.

[@jxmar_]

@@SouthsideKidd550 it is plus its has LED headlights with adaptive feature (on the XSE) which will look newer for a much longer time

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Toyota keeps using reputation as an excuse to build products that are dated compared to the competition

[@jxmar_]

@@pontiacGXPfan they're not tho.. people say that until you sit in it. at night you'll really see the toyota quality and how its just better than the others

[@craigsmith6446]

Just bought a 2022 Sentra SR Premium. Perfect solo commuter car. Just barely found one. It is gorgeous in person. Also, I could not find a new Corolla to try in the state! I am very happy with the Sentra.

[@RMK.23]

The sentra is my choice based on interior looks alone🙌. Had a sentra before and I loved it a good easy to maintain car that got good fuel economy. Nissan is killing the designs. If this was the SR trim it would look sleek on the outside

[@AviDoug]

I still prefer the Corolla 100% over the Sentra for reliability reasons, but damn Nissan definitely stepped their game up!

[@crashryanphoto]

By coincidence, our rental car in Albuquerque was a new Nissan Sentra and we were totally surprised at how shockingly wonderful it was. This is not the same dumpy, goofy, generic econobox the previous car was. This new Sentra is fun, easy to drive and has premium looks. We've been driving it everywhere between Santa Fe and Albuquerque while on vacation, and it put a smile on your face with every twisty turn. That is the best thing you can say about car ... how good it makes you feel. What this car lacks is one thing: horsepower. But, it is still a home run for Nissan. If it had a 170 or 180 hp engine, it would be grand slam.

[@sshhddoo9892]

Sentra is an amazing value but I'd go Corolla just because the thing will probably run no matter how much its been abused or neglected.

[@Stressless2023]

Unless someone is going to buy a Corolla (or any car for that matter) brand new and keep it 10+ years, or buy it 10+ years old second-hand, then projected reliability shouldn't be a deciding factor at all. Never understood new car buyers who make purchases based mainly on a perceived reliability advantage, who don't keep the car long enough for reliability to even come into play (which accounts for many new car buyers).

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@Stressless2023 Perceived reliability also helps resale value. So even if you don't keep your car for long, it makes sense to buy a more reliable vehicle.

[@Stressless2023]

@@braetonwilson4296 Hmmm I actually could agree with that standpoint... Although unless my choices were between a new Camry and whatever the worst vehicle in the segment is for retaining resale value (a Camry versus a Malibu for example), then I still couldn't imagine wanting to put up with a lackluster vehicle simply to potentially have a couple thousand bucks extra in my pocket 5-7 years down the road when it's time to sell or trade. I guess that's a personal opinion though.

[@tempestsquall5882]

@@Stressless2023 the Nissan Sentra will probably have the worst resale value of both, even mid 2000's Nissan during the HP wars can't hold their grain against Toyota or even some GM in the used car market today.

[@TheGuruStud]

@@tempestsquall5882 apparently you haven't seen the cost of 350/370z and infinitis, prices are through the roof

[@Vtethers1314]

I drive a 2020 a Corolla SE in the same color blue. I purchased it in sept 2020 and it was prior to the car shortage. After haggled I was able to get the SE for just under 20k out the door. For that price I’d take it all day over Sentra only because I feel t will last longer and it felt more solid over bumps and rough roads. CVT is fine, 42 MPG is easy to get at 75mph or under. Would get manual if not in city. I must give the Sentra the interior win by far.

[@braetonwilson4296]

Sofyan, as you must have realized by now, the Corolla has a very dedicated hardcore fanbase. Labeling the Corolla as the loser won't be taken well. As one warlord told another "Your men may fight for you but my men will die for me." Corolla inspires fanatic loyalty.

[@Summon-Zero]

It's a Corolla bro relax

[@s3savage]

I myself own a Sentra... ❤️ Good job done Nissan to give it a refresh... Interior is outclass & so is the interior space....!!!

[@RodrigoMJ32]

Well this was more like a redesign and the refresh will come around 2024...

[@1989pulsar]

I own a 2021 Nissan Sentra SR & I love it. It's Monarch Orange Metallic & Super Black.

[@pinoyrunningpenguin]

in 15 years , Sentra will be in the junkyard being sold for parts while Corolla is just being broken in and getting modified with lots accessories , engines, lights, seats , etc.

[@Pimp_dont_simp]

I disagree

[@mikelee9173]

I agree, that's why they call Nissans disposable cars with a crap CVT. Don't get that reputation without reason.

[@slats66]

I picked up a 2023 Sentra SR with a manual transmission. Loving it!

[@americanrambler4972]

I would choose the Sentra in this comparison. Mainly because of the feature content and interior. I doubt you will see a Nizmo version of the Sentra. Hot rodding a CVT transmission is not likely to happen. That being said, I do like a CVT transmission in most driving situations. If you don’t plant your foot to the floor, you can reach a middle ground where you get both a satisfying engine rev climb at the same time as the transmission is upshifting the gear ratio. It’s actually a pretty satisfying sound in that the engine is not howling as you smartly accelerate because your using midrange torque instead of high end horsepower. It’s also a lot quieter.

[@repentantsinner665]

I love my 2003 Corolla, almost 20 years old and not a spot of rust even living in New York by the bay and with tons of snow and salted roads, also i daily drive it and theres not a warning light to be seen on the dash, minimum maintenance , brakes, oil changes, ect and even the interior still looks new. The next car i buy will be another Toyota product

[@whyno713]

Bought a 21 Corolla SE 6 MT and it's a whole lot of grin. Not a fast car by any means, but man you get a lot for 24K.

[@krwilliams3876]

You sound like how I felt when I bought my SE 6MT back in 2019.

[@krwilliams3876]

@@robme3660 I do use iMT a lot. It’s awesome!

[@bbfreak101]

I bought the same in Blue Crush Metallic. Sure its not the fastest car but the manual really wakes up the new 2.0 and it is probably the best handling Corolla to date. The cornering assist is absolutely amazing if you push the car enough. Almost no understeer. Just needs better tires from the factory.

[@leumamk5259]

The Nissan Sentra and the Mazda 3 have the best interiors on the segment.

[@randybruno5057]

Highly impressed with the new sentra, if they ever come out with a Nismo trim with VC turbo I'd be interested!

[@whiffy506]

A turbo manual sentra would sell very good I'm sure. You're avoiding their CVT and actually getting a sporty engine that goes with the looks.

[@wilchambers1401]

Sentra definitely more stylish. That big grill covered with a black metal fencing in the Corrolla is doing nothing for me.

[@mister_salmon5693]

In Canada we have a Sentra sr with 6sp man and it’s amazing

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

That's cool👍

[@raging_carnut]

That's the one I would get

[@DD-gz9ut]

That is exactly the one I wanted in 2020 in that awesome orange color. However, Nissan Canada was adamant on selling the manual transmission only in the most basic version. I bought a manual transmission Corolla SE instead 😄

[@Mikeluvschelsea]

My wife has a 17 sentra tubro with 134,000 miles good little car no problems don't no why nissan get so much hate

[@BigHeadClan]

@@Mikeluvschelsea Almost exclusively because of CVT issues that plagued the brand for the past few generations of cars , if you get a regular automatics/manual transmission issues are generally few and far between and really affordable.

[@TheAdnanmajor]

Nothing beats a Corolla. I love my Corolla! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kristians2704]

Exterior - Corolla Interior - Sentra

[@cb9137]

Yes I agree!

[@Natethegreat200c]

The Corolla is ugly

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@Natethegreat200c Corolla looks very sexy and sleek.

[@kellyoubrejr544]

Agreed!

[@Rocket9944]

I will NEVER buy another Nissian,last two I owned were junk, I have the Sentra now and it's been falling apart since 9k, so many problems to list, including badTransmission at 40k. Even interior wearing very rapidly.

[@joskjj3625]

Agreed, Nissan makes junk

[@leumamk5259]

What year?

[@thomaslind7610]

This is one of the best reviews I've seen on the internet.

[@jeromep3182]

It’s interesting how a lot of people are looking and Judging the interior I would choose the Corolla all day long forget the Nissan Sentra. overall the Corolla is the better car no question Nissan put all the money in the interior and cut corners all around the rest of the car. The value of these cars won’t be the same in years and I know that nissan will def be headed to the shop. The headlight and tail lights looks cheap in the nissan straight up. I won’t be fooled by the nissan

[@michellemarie123]

I have the 2021 Sentra SR Premium in super black. I wasn’t even considering the competition. Love the sport package’s look - and, the wheels and LED lights are extra sharp! ♥️

[@thespark4640]

I'll go with the sentra It's nice looking

[@Trav990]

Definitely rolling with the corolla on this

[@scott1127]

Great review! I was leaning Sentra SV for this interior specifically.

[@kaizen5180]

Those zero gravity seats, you can drive from tallahassee to Tacoma easy. If only nissan can put proper transmission in their cars.

[@demarcusds95]

Would you recommend to go with the Corolla instead?

[@bikefixextreme2316]

Sentra transmission life: 90k miles Corolla transmission life: god

[@mmq9886]

Cvt will last long ?

[@diamondknight4815]

Ha, mine only lasted 50k miles on my sentra 2019... getting a 2021 forte gt next

[@renanl1020]

@@diamondknight4815 did you change your cvt fluid?

[@diamondknight4815]

@@renanl1020 I did. All maintenance done to it right in the dot.

[@williamarden5441]

@@diamondknight4815 yea Nissan CVTs are straight trash

[@sunilayya8948]

Your verdict is spot on. The new sentra is much better value and more desirable in many ways. Even the promise of better reliability cannot convince me to buy this corolla as i could never live with its uninspiring styling.

[@joelvaladez6905]

I really love my nissan sentra but will never buy a nissan in my life or at least for a while. They used to be really reliable and all my family loves nissan, we were all surprised by the transmission issues. It caused mistrust.

[@robertguinsler119]

No one who is an actual enthusiast buys either one of these cars…..every review you do centers around the sportiness of a car/vehicle. Some people just want a comfortable commuter car/suv.

[@ccroy2001]

I just bought my 1st sedan! A Fusion. I traded an older Escape. Only once could I not get something in the trunk, but it did fit on the rear seat. There will be a few times I miss the SUV hauling but in daily use the trunk lid is so light and easier to deal with than a hatch. Plus sedans ride lower and feel better on the road IMO.

[@braetonwilson4296]

I completely agree Christine! Sedans are lighter with a lower center of gravity than SUVs so they're much more fun to drive! Better fuel economy, better handling, better ride quality, and just plain easier to drive and park! Plus, sedan trunks can be very spacious.

[@piotr9246]

The only advantage of SUVs I can see is that very overweight or very old people can get in and out more easily.

[@sonja4164]

@@piotr9246 I personally like the fact that I can see over almost everything in an suv.

[@fp5495]

Just spent a week in a brand new Sentra with 700 miles on the ODO in Florida. It had a nice ride, and handled pretty well, but the engine felt weak, and the road noise on the highway was deafening. It felt like a design from 15 years ago. PS: a CVT like this is why people hate CVTs. PS: the interior on the base level does not look like the example in this vid, nor does the entry-level touch screen which was much smaller, not a glass front, but cheap plastic, and nowhere near as bright and clear. It's nice there was a touch screen and connectivity at all, but it looked like a cheap Kindle from five years ago and there was only ONE USB port and nothing else in the entire car. Not sold on Nissan's value for the money.

[@dedreandixon4620]

I think it's safe to say the Sentras merits lie in the SV trim and above. The base is low rent. But it improves drastically for not much more money.

[@fp5495]

@@dedreandixon4620 It doesn't improve the power or the transmission. You're paying a lot more for a few more fancy luxuries. Nissan's value doesn't equate. At least in the Toyota, you're getting a bigger engine and an enhanced CVT. Even the Hyundai Elantra is better proposition than this.

[@dedreandixon4620]

@@fp5495 You're forgetting that 75% of buyers in this class will never depress the accelerator more than 50%. Until they decide to make a NISMO, this car is not targeted at enthusiasts. Everyone's perception of value is different, and it seems yours (and my own lol) places a large factor on the power available. But, at less than $26k loaded and very nice interior for the class, the Sentra definitely has a value proposition.

[@fp5495]

​@@dedreandixon4620 I would agree that there is a generation out there that may never know the difference because it's their first experience with a car, but it's not about enthusiasm, it's about effortless operation; a sense of positive motion without frustration. You couldn't get away with light throttle in the Sentra, it's that incredibly slow off the line. I had to mash the pedal to the floor and redline it in order to get the transmission to simulate gear changes, and even then they were mushy weak transitions. If not provoked like that, the CVT just hung out in one droning speed like CVTs of yore. I mean, Nissan was probably the first company that made CVTs mainstream, they had the most experience in their products and yet, the rest of the industry who utilizes CVTs seems to have beat them at their own game. I've driven a Corolla with a CVT up the entire California coast, and I never felt wanting for better forward motion. For an economy car, it satisfied the general sense of speed in its category. And that wasn't even at sea level like I was in Florida no less.

[@cortezmiller1899]

The Corolla looks nothing like the Camry or Avalon. The Sentra looks like a mini Altima and Maxima. So look wise I would pick the Corolla. For reliability, I would still pick the Toyota. Nissan is just done!

[@malves2807]

I'll never buy another Nissa in my life. Looks good and feels good at first but it's completely garbage. It feels like you've been scammed.

[@patrickbolmeyer9515]

Which car will last the longest if maintained properly? I'll take the Corolla all day and night! The engine is bullet proof.

[@wmrra1123]

Bro Nissan is like 323% better then Toyota..

[@BryanRossthemanwithanose]

@@wmrra1123 In your dreams brewster

[@jarvond21]

Nissan Sentra is amazing!!

[@jarvond21]

@hon solo well that's a good observation thank you for your opinion.

[@DynamteKid316]

Nissan for me, Nissan user here since 1993. Thank you!

[@67tomcat]

I don't want a crossover. Glad some companies are staying in the segment. I'd take the Corolla too.

[@Mosaik27]

I have a 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE and I love it

[@verynick]

Mine is 2019 and also love it! I must admit though the interior on the Sentra blew me away

[@stevensmith8648]

I love em both.But id get the Toyota. Nissan transmissions scare the hell out of me.

[@rokit4675]

I test drove the Sentra, Corolla, and Elantra. I’ve got a very bad back, so the premium Sentra was a easy sell.

[@f181234]

Sentra and Mazda 3 are the only ones in the compact car class to offer a 360 camera

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

Hyundai Elantra has it

[@f181234]

@@adilsagadiyev5090 the current gen doesn’t in North America

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

@@f181234 it does in canada

[@J-W.-]

Why someone would want that in a compact car is beyond me.

[@Thorscauldron]

Had surround on my Juke. Wait til rain drops get on those 4 lenses. Back to blurry man.

[@bigRed90]

I think I'm in love with this Rolla' with the manual. I want one.

[@lkae4]

New Civic will be a monster but Corolla has rev match downshifting. Crazy

[@michaelburton]

I love the look of both but i pick toyota every time because reliability

[@loganknupp9034]

boring

[@davidp2888]

I've had 4 Corollas since 2009. My first was a 2009 and I bought it because I was in a bad financial position and I needed cheap, reliable transport. Then I leased a 2015 and 2017 model, both great cars. I bought a 2023 Corolla SE 3 weeks ago, but someone hit me 2 weeks ago so I ended up with a Sentra as a rental. I don't like the way the Sentra drives. The steering feedback is off-putting, the engine noise is very loud and I wasn't impressed with the overall quality. Is my Corolla perfect? Nope. It's gutless on the freeway, the CVT is...well, it's better than they used to be but it's still bad and the lack of storage spaces is a bummer. But I love how it drives, it's very comfortable and like every other Toyota, they design it so stuff is where you'd expect it to be. Reliable, dependable and familiar.

[@diemnguyen7335]

You can get leds on the SV trim, I believe it’s part of a lighting package but I’ve seen a couple SV’s on a dealership lot that have had that peanut butter interior and had led headlights with led turn signals

[@josephbradford5930]

I'm impressed that you got thru this review without even mentioning BMW and Audi 🤣

[@ArthropodSpidey]

Is this even a comparison? Jatco CVT vs. Toyota. Pick the Toyota.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Can’t keep using that sorry excuse for people who 1.) don’t care. 2.) lease. You need more. Toyota is catering to the used market only.

[@3xx948]

I'll just take the manual trans and not deal with the CVT

[@KTown_Painter]

Just bought a '21 Corolla SE and it's pretty fun with the manual mode in the cvt.

[@jjax3661]

Sad how the Sentra has a nicer interior than any current Infiniti...

[@1paulwang1]

Truth. I have a 2017 Infiniti and Nissan put apple car play in Nissans before Infiniti’s

[@1daful]

That's crazy.. Nissan needs to give the Infiniti line the attention it deserves.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

@@1daful True, Infiniti should be able to compete with the likes of Mercedes and Audi.

[@희연-g9u]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName currently owner of both 3.0t q50 and q60. Got it mainly for the engine. Faster than Mercedes, Audi, BMW for the segment. Subpar interior to other luxury car. But a lot more fun to drive than C300, A4 or, 3 series; not more fun than Alfa Romeo Giulia though, that thing is a blast to drive with questionable reliability.

[@robertmtz94]

At 11:30 I want to say that I personally prefer the Nissans button feature, because I can press it once and it will open the drivers door, when I press it twice it will open all of the cars doors. Which Toyota does not. With Toyota you have to use the key fob to unlock all of the doors at once, unless you use the interior buttons after opening your drivers door and having your passengers wait on you while you do that.

[@bradcast2967]

Nissan is just as reliable as Toyota, even more advanced and stylish. I have numerous family/friends with no CVT issues. The Sentra is the clear winner.

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

Great review of both and i like both ,But they are two different vehicles and I'm sure their will be many that will say one is good over other. I don't know if i would chose one.Thanks for your work Deb.👌✌

[@jaywilliams3625]

Hey I wanted to know which one Keith would pick. I kinda feel like he would pick the sentra secretly lol. 👍

[@Stikkelsbær]

I know this segment is under pressure, but the streets of my city (Vancouver, Canada) are crowded with Corollas, Sentras, Civics, and their VW, KIA, Hyundai, and Chevy peers. Making these cars still seems to be a very healthy way to make money. They're practical vehicles that get you from point A to point B. The alternative for many is the fairly robust mass transit system. I actually prefer cloth seats to leather. I hate leather furniture. But I'm weird. I also would choose any model with a manual transmission over any of the automatics. I wish you'd had a Civic and Mazda 3 here to compare all four major Japanese small commuter cars at once.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

I'd prefer vinyl to cloth seats for the simple reason of any accidental liquid spills not being quickly absorbed into the seat cushions.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

I agree with everything you said. I prefer cloth as well. My Miata has cloth and it’s excellent. Super hot if you have heated seats during the winter and nice and cool during the warmer months.

[@AV84USA]

Unless you’re leasing and plan on giving it back in 24 months, you’ve got to consider the company, which makes the choice very easy.

[@jeromep3182]

True

[@robertelder5770]

I just purchased the exact Nissan SV you show in the video back in August! I love it! Yes, I bang my head every time getting in lol. The interior is banging. I never liked Toyota and the one you show looks very boring.

[@phuot1]

I just went to the Sentra, mostly for the interior and the drive. Love the mpg.

[@Rocket9944]

I have one and it's falling apart.

[@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175]

@@Rocket9944 what has went wrong and Is it the new one

[@boggy7665]

The savings from good MPG will be far, far negated by having to replace the CVT early

[@richardseaman9086]

@@Rocket9944 what year is it.

[@johndiaz4663]

Both are nice but I won’t trade my Corolla for the Sentra just because the Corolla is more Reliable

[@joskjj3625]

I’d choose the Mazda 3 but because it’s not in this comparison I would choose the Corolla

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Mazda has decided to go more upscale. The Mazda 3 can now be had with a 250 hp engine along with 310 lbs ft of torque. That version cost 35,000.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

I agree. Best compact car in my opinion.

[@NBKOUTO]

Nice thorough review, but if you compare these two cars to the jetta, which one drives smoother?

[@braetonwilson4296]

2021 Corolla SE looks way sexier and more attractive than the 2021 Nissan Sentra SV. Plus the Corolla has a Lexus engine and a Lexus CVT, borrowed from the 2021 Lexus UX 200. I would choose the Corolla.

[@naveenthemachine]

Other way around. The UX uses the Corolla engine. The engine and cvt aren’t from Lexus at all

[@Yubuzka3774]

The actual comparison should have been with the Sentra SR trim which looks really good with the 18 inch wheels and blacked out roof

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@naveenthemachine Either way, does it matter? Tomahto, Tomato. The fact that a mainstream vehicle like the Corolla shares an engine and transmission with a luxury vehicle makes the Corolla look good!

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@Yubuzka3774 Sentra SR is the topmost trim so it should be compared to the Corolla XSE.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@naveenthemachine You didn't understand my point. My point is, the 2021 Corolla SE and the 2021 Lexus UX 200 share the same engine and the same transmission. IDK about you but that makes me want to buy the Corolla even more.

[@naveenthemachine]

Sofyan is over obsessed with performance and power... and I can’t stress the over obsessed enough

[@vannag2162]

I agree. It’s caused me to stop watching certain reviews from him now about certain cars because I already know he’s either going to complain about the lack of power or obsess over how good a car is because it’s fast. I don’t even watch most of his reviews anymore unless it’s just a must watch brand new car on the market. I’m glad someone else noticed this over obsession too!

[@naveenthemachine]

@@vannag2162 also how solid a door thunk is. Like that even matters. As long as the door closes that’s all that matters lol

[@vannag2162]

@@naveenthemachine yeah especially in this class of vehicle. He really struggles sometimes with maintaining realistic expectations for certain classes of vehicles.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@vannag2162 ikr. If one car is exciting then he expects cheaper brands to do the same thing for less without realizing the true mission of brands

[@vannag2162]

@@naveenthemachine exactly! I couldn’t agree more

[@Carfan678]

Actually think the Nissan looks better it’s simpler and clean I like that

[@Jeff-yf8pf]

We see more sentras and verses in the shop with bad cvts than any other cars. At least toyota cvts we haven't seen issues yet

[@dedreandixon4620]

Is that the last-gen models or the new generations of both?

[@kevinnorris6558]

@@dedreandixon4620 Both gens most likely. Do yourself a favor and stay away from any Nissan CVT. If you're buying a CVT, get one from Toyota or Honda.

[@fardeenr.168]

@@kevinnorris6558 Scotty Kilmer approves

[@dedreandixon4620]

@@kevinnorris6558 I'm not buying anything with a CVT. I drive a manual. I'm just asking in general because their new cars seem greatly improved and I'm hoping for their sake they have worked out the CVT kinks. I don't think it should automatically be assumed that the newer ones will have the same amount of problems if any. If that's the case everyone should still be ragging on Honda transmissions since they went through a period of issues with their automatic transmissions. Seems people forget things can actually change.

[@dedreandixon4620]

@@fardeenr.168 That guy is a hack and if he's a master of anything it's click-baiting.

[@NuviReyes]

Without watching the video, it’s automatically Corolla

[@NuviReyes]

@@EpicDrew15 i just hate nissans in general so

[@angelo1001]

You can get a Nissan Sentra sr with a six speed manual in Canada.

[@vasylkazmenko581]

Nissan has best discounts overall, this sv with premium package Sentra cost around 22500 at my local dealership, however they can even go lower than that! I think for 22k it’s solid choice!

[@IWeasel]

You can get 22k only if you don’t have the premium package

[@AJ-rg3pr]

The new GR corolla is insane that m so excited to see you drive one

[@ottbee6976]

If I hear "...this is soft-touch material..." one more time I'm going to scream. The fact is, in economy cars, you want practicality. That means easy to clean, long lasting materials. This means you want hard surfaces on top of the dash and on top of the car doors where you don't touch. You also want incandescent signal/marker lights that are long lasting, cheap and easy to change yourself. And praise the good Lord to grant wisdom to car manufacturers to stop putting carpet into cars. Do you ever put carpet in the mud room or in the vestibule? So why do you put carpet in car floor? One more thing: You want smaller rim sizes with taller tires for better comfort and cheaper tires. Mr. Bey, please give a thought to us practical minded sorts.

[@Mseihcir6921]

Sentra looks beautiful inside and out as far as I've been testing compact cars

[@Jumperman12mac]

Like both here, but I gotta take the Corolla on this one. Biggest reason is Corollo offers a manual that has Rev match. Crazy to think that a Corolla has that feature

[@aaronandrews7830]

I’m buying a 2022 Sentra sr from Canada and having it imported to the states. Nissan Canada offers the Sentra with a 6 speed manual. Currently own a 2018 Sentra SV. No issues whatsoever.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Both cars look good but to me the Sentra takes the nod. The Corolla is a bit overstyled. The Sentra's lines are much cleaner and blend in well. The interior looks much more upscale as well, a departure from past Sentras. The Corolla's interior looks amazingly horrible. I only wish they gave the Sentra more than 149 hp. I think 180 hp would be perfect.

[@marktuyet]

I'd take the Sentra if it had a different transmission . Come on Nissan . Fix Jatco .

[@RomanM803]

Nissan really made the interior nicer than the Camry and bigger Altima.

[@teresalawrence5710]

2020 Toyota Corolla this makes my 3rd one second new one I’ve gotten love love love it never have anything but a Corolla

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

Sentra is all grown up

[@dedreandixon4620]

I really want to know the reasoning for Nissan removing the LED headlights from the SV Premium package for 2021 (2020MY included LEDs in the Premium Pack.). Such a weird decision and one that kinda reduces the car's appeal. The LEDs make the front end look so much nicer and more... premium. Overall, the new Sentra, and Rogue for that matter, really remind me of the feeling that my mom's first 96 or 97 Maxima gave me... It just felt like more car for what you pay for. I'm really hoping they have worked out the kinks of the CVT. If so, these new cars can do wonders to improve their rep. I REALLY cannot believe Toyota doesn't get more flack for their infotainment... The graphics look rudimentary and the screen design looks like a premium 90's boombox with a CD and cassette player... their interiors are lacking but... they're Toyota.

[@mightbesherwood1313]

Absolutely nailed it - where's the eject button for the cassette? Where's the MEGA BASS :)

[@jeromep3182]

Because Toyota is sticking true to reliability over time those components will still work they put their money in refining the car over and over. And they can do that where as Nissan doesn’t have the financial backing like Toyota so put money in the interior and the other stuff like powertain the skimp on

[@TalismanPHX]

The interior of the Nissan is nice for the money, but that damn JATCO CVT transmission is a problem and negatively affects resale value.

[@yijunx7552]

Corolla for sure. Just keep the resale price in mind and you will make the same choice. Nissan are for rentals

[@cristiankarlo]

That blue colour though on the Corolla 😍

[@braetonwilson4296]

Yeah that looks dope? Is that blue crush or blueprint?

[@cristiankarlo]

@@braetonwilson4296 I think it’s blue crush metallic

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@cristiankarlo Thanks, it's going to hard deciding between those 2 colors when I buy my Corolla, both look amazing. Which one do you prefer?

[@cristiankarlo]

@@braetonwilson4296 for me, I’d still go for Blue crush, though they’re both great! If there’s a chance for you to see them side by side, I’d do that. you also might want to consider the Celestite as it looks very unique 🚗

[@swanblake]

In a perfect world Toyota would spend some coin and give the Corolla the Sentra's tech and interior. Sadly that option doesn't exist. I'm going Corolla as great headlights mean a lot to me along with reliability, and a nice manual transmission, just wish Toyota could do a modern interior