Sentra starts $1,481 lower. Sentra wins efficiency by 0.5 L/100 km. Kona gives you 1,010 L more cargo room. Kona reaches 4 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$26,749
Essential FWD
$25,268
Sentra S CVT
$29,939
5 tracked trims
$28,514
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Kona | Nissan Sentra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $26,749 Essential FWD | $25,268 Sentra S CVT | $1,481 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $29,939 5 tracked trims | $28,514 5 tracked trims | $1,425 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.1 L/100 km Essential FWD | 7.6 L/100 km Sentra S CVT | 0.5 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,411 L Best published cargo figure | 401 L Best published cargo figure | 1,010 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features Preferred FWD at $29,249 | 3 features Sentra SV PREMIUM CVT at $28,368 | =Tied |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Preferred AWD with Trend Package at $33,699 | 3 features Sentra SR PREMIUM CVT at $31,998 | +1 feature |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Kona, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Sentra.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
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Doesn’t reach it
$27,268
Sentra SV CVT
Remote start
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$29,249
Preferred FWD
Hyundai features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection; 18" alloy wheels; Heated steering wheel; Adaptive Cruise Control w/ traffic stop & go; Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension; 2.0L MPI DOHC 4-cylinder engine
$25,268
Sentra S CVT
Adaptive cruise control
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Doesn’t reach it
$25,268
Sentra S CVT
Nissan highlights: Electric Parking Brake (E-PKB); 16" steel wheels with full wheel covers; 12.3" NissanConnect® Multimedia Center Display [[1309]]; Wireless Apple CarPlay® [[1301]]; Blind Spot Intervention
—
Doesn’t reach it
$25,268
Sentra S CVT
Lane departure warning
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$28,368
Sentra SV PREMIUM CVT
Nissan highlights: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature; Ambient Lighting; Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; Auto Detection - Walkaway Lock/Apporach Unlock; Wireless Charging for Smart Phone
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$33,699
Preferred AWD with Trend Package
Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide
$28,368
Sentra SV PREMIUM CVT
Nissan highlights: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature; Ambient Lighting; Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; Auto Detection - Walkaway Lock/Apporach Unlock; Wireless Charging for Smart Phone
—
Doesn’t reach it
$31,998
Sentra SR PREMIUM CVT
Nissan highlights: Synthetic Sports Leather Seating; 6-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar; Bose® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers [[1522]]; Intelligent Around View® Monitor [[2015]]; ProPILOT Assist + Autonomous Driving AD1 Enhancement (w/ Lane Keep Assist + Cyclist Detection) [[2068]]
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Nissan Sentra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Sentra reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $27,268 Sentra SV CVT Remote start | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Nissan Sentra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Sentra unlocks it $3,981 sooner. | $29,249 Preferred FWD Hyundai features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection; 18" alloy wheels; Heated steering wheel; Adaptive Cruise Control w/ traffic stop & go; Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension; 2.0L MPI DOHC 4-cylinder engine | $25,268 Sentra S CVT Adaptive cruise control | Right sooner |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Sentra reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,268 Sentra S CVT Nissan highlights: Electric Parking Brake (E-PKB); 16" steel wheels with full wheel covers; 12.3" NissanConnect® Multimedia Center Display [[1309]]; Wireless Apple CarPlay® [[1301]]; Blind Spot Intervention | Right only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Only Sentra reaches lane-keep support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $25,268 Sentra S CVT Lane departure warning | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Nissan Sentra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Sentra reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,368 Sentra SV PREMIUM CVT Nissan highlights: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature; Ambient Lighting; Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; Auto Detection - Walkaway Lock/Apporach Unlock; Wireless Charging for Smart Phone | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Nissan Sentra | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Sentra unlocks it $5,331 sooner. | $33,699 Preferred AWD with Trend Package Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide | $28,368 Sentra SV PREMIUM CVT Nissan highlights: Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature; Ambient Lighting; Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; Auto Detection - Walkaway Lock/Apporach Unlock; Wireless Charging for Smart Phone | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Sentra reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $31,998 Sentra SR PREMIUM CVT Nissan highlights: Synthetic Sports Leather Seating; 6-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar; Bose® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers [[1522]]; Intelligent Around View® Monitor [[2015]]; ProPILOT Assist + Autonomous Driving AD1 Enhancement (w/ Lane Keep Assist + Cyclist Detection) [[2068]] | Right only |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Kona
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Essential FWD
Sentra S CVT
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | Essential FWD | $26,749 | 8.1 L/100 km | 3 |
| Nissan Sentra | Sentra S CVT | $25,268 | 7.6 L/100 km | 1 |