2025 Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra
Interior Space and Comfort
Passenger comfort is a priority in both vehicles, with spacious cabins and supportive seating. The Civic sedan offers from 2 to 4 cubic feet more passenger volume compared to the Sentra and provides an extra 2.5 inches of rear legroom, making it a better choice for families or those who regularly carry rear passengers.
The Civic hatchback further expands cargo versatility with up to 24.5 cubic feet of space, outclassing the Sentra’s 14.3-cubic-foot trunk. Both models offer available leather-trimmed seats and heated front seats, but the Civic’s minimalist, upscale interior design and high-quality materials are consistently praised by reviewers. 
Technology and Features
Advanced technology is a hallmark of both sedans, but the Civic stands out with its available 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, Google built-in, and Amazon Alexa integration. Touchscreen sizes range up to 9 inches (with reports of a 10.2-inch option for 2025), and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available on higher trims.
The 2025 Nissan Sentra in Phoenix counters with a customizable digital panel on upper trims, but reviewers note that the Civic’s infotainment system is more intuitive and responsive. Both vehicles offer Bose premium audio, wireless charging, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability on higher trims.
Performance and Efficiency
Both the Civic and Sentra offer efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines as standard, delivering similar horsepower and torque. However, the Civic distinguishes itself with a new hybrid powertrain option, producing 200 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque, far surpassing the Sentra’s single-engine lineup.
The Civic Hybrid also boasts up to 50 mpg city and 49 mpg combined, making it one of the most fuel-efficient compact cars available, while the 2025 Nissan Sentra in Phoenix tops out at 34 mpg combined. For those seeking more power or efficiency, the Civic’s broader range of engine choices provides clear advantages.
Safety and Ratings
Safety is a strong suit for both models, each offering a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance features. The Civic’s Honda Sensing suite includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and traffic jam assist, many of which are standard across the lineup.
The Sentra’s Safety Shield 360 suite also covers essentials like automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic alert. However, the Civic’s inclusion of features like Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition, as well as top-tier crash test ratings (5-star NHTSA, IIHS Top Safety Pick), give it a slight edge in overall safety technology.
Ride Quality and Refinement
Both sedans offer a comfortable, composed ride, but the Civic Hybrid benefits from advanced noise cancellation technology, wheel resonators, and additional sound insulation, resulting in the quietest cabin in the Civic lineup.
The Civic Hybrid’s active noise control system is effective at reducing ambient noise, especially compared to previous generations and many competitors. The Sentra is generally quiet for the segment, with its Zero Gravity seats earning praise for long-distance comfort, but it does not match the Civic’s refinement in hybrid trims. 
Critical Acclaim and Value
Major automotive reviewers consistently rate the Honda Civic at the top of the compact car segment. U.S. News and World Report ranks it #1 in its class, and Car and Driver includes it on its 10Best list and Editors’ Choice awards.
Kelley Blue Book ranks the Civic at #1 in compact cars and names it a Best Buy. Edmunds names it a Top Rated Best of the Best for 2025, citing its blend of handling, efficiency, technology, and interior quality. The Sentra is recognized for its value, comfort, and safety, but typically ranks lower due to less engaging performance and dated infotainment.
Conclusion
The 2025 Nissan Sentra is good as a budget sedan, but its technologies and materials keep it firmly in its palace. Meanwhile, the Civic delivers the strongest value in the compact sedan segment.
A broader powertrain lineup, superior efficiency, advanced technology, refined interior, and top-tier critical acclaim indicate that the Honda Civic is the more well-rounded and future-ready choice.
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REVIEWS
”10 out of 10. “...the venerable, 10Best award-winning Civic receives styling updates to keep it looking fresh...
Car and Driver
”The 2025 Honda Civic is a practical small car with a bit of a wild side.”
US News and World Report
”...an extremely fuel-efficient — and more powerful, even — version of what is already our highest-rated compact car.”
Kelley Blue Book
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