We took the longtime Cars.com favorite Honda Civic sedan, which has been around for a number of years now in its current incarnation, and compared it to a couple of new 2020 models: the just-redesigned Nissan Sentra as well as the Toyota Corolla sedan, also redesigned. Watch the video to see how they stacked up. See all Cars.com videos: 🤍🤍cars.com/videos/?soc=ya-hub-edt-Video-14&aff=yahubedt Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.
You tested the two nicer trims of the Civic and Corolla but only the SV trim Sentra. Shoulda used the SR for a more fair comparison but Sentra still wins lol
One Sentra please 🥺
Love how the new sentra's look, beautiful; but I still prefer the civic for the performance factor! If the sentra would of came with a turbo version I would of been sold no question!
And Mitsubishi Lancer isn't it in this category?
Here we go again with the honda bias smh.
The Sentra was the winner for most of the categories. It seems like the obvious win,the looks inside and out are just beautiful, and all the safety features as well. I’m 16 and my parents just bought me the 2020 Sentra sv and I’m absolutely in love😍😍😍
If u want a reliable honda civic get the one with 2.0 vtec engine..1.5 turbo had issues with oil delution ..i got a 2020 sport 2.0 with 6 speed manual transmission...it doesnt feel slow at all..im coming from 2012 mustang 3.7 305 horsepower..so civic is not bad at all
You tested the Corolla XSE, but not the the Sentra SR?
Overall, this felt like a great comparison test, very objective with a few minor points -
1) How can a comparison test of this class of car go without mentioning fuel efficiency - either real world or EPA MPGs?
2) Re: Interior: I think its a bit odd to downgrade a vehicle because of the color of the interior; e.g. the blue stripping on the Corolla is not mandatory, the seats can be ordered in black. And do the rear head rests fold or can they be removed? This makes a big difference in visibility for people who rarely have backseat occupants.
3) Styling. I think I'd have a hard time buying the Civic on looks alone, though obviously the sales charts tell a different story. Even if subjective, Styling IS a factor in purchase decisions.
Where’s the Hyundai Elantra, the Subaru Impreza, the Volkswagen Jetta, the Kia Forte, and the Mazda3?
Can’t believe I’m saying this but that Sentra is actually really nice. However, I would buy the Civic if I had the choice because of its handling and space. The Corolla still feels bland to me.
Where is the Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra or Mazda 3 sedan or Subaru Impreza or Volkswagen Jetta or the Honda Insight
What about VW and Mazda?
You voted civic seats best?! Imo, they suck. I have a civic and after an hour or so my back is killing me....the seats in my gti are comfortable for a 6 hour drive but in my civic i cannot wait to get out after an hour.
The new 2020 sentra for me
In compact category my favorite is Golf looks and practicality wise. But you should give credit to Corolla Hybrid as well.
For the money, would anyone buy one of these over an Accord, Camry, or Altima? Or a Mazda 3?
Not really into small cars but love the Sentra wouldn't mind driving one looks better than other generations in the past. Corolla is nice but like Civic better on looks though prefer Toyota over Honda. The Sentra has grown be mini Altima and bigger Maxima exterior design is amazing.
Are the Mazda3, Forte, Elantra, Impreza and Jetta chopped liver or something?