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2026 Hyundai Kona vs 2026 Nissan Sentra

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
KonavsSentra
2 wins·3 wins·1 tied·1 partialProgrammatic

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.

Hyundai KonaNissan Sentra

Full spec sheet

Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.

Entry price$1,481 lower
Kona

$26,749

Essential FWD

Sentra

$25,268

Sentra S CVT

Average trim price$1,425 lower
Kona

$29,939

5 tracked trims

Sentra

$28,514

5 tracked trims

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.

Expanded rows7beyond the core table
Model reach2 vs 7Kona vs Sentra
Pair overlap2 shared5 one-sided

Winter

Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.

1
Remote startRight only
Kona

Doesn’t reach it

Sentra

$27,268

Sentra SV CVT

Remote start

Driver Assist

High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.

3
Adaptive cruise controlRight sooner
Kona

$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

Sentra

$25,268

Sentra S CVT

Adaptive cruise control

Blind-spot supportRight only
Kona

Doesn’t reach it

Sentra

$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

Lane-keep supportRight only
Kona

Doesn’t reach it

Sentra

$25,268

Sentra S CVT

Lane departure warning

Tech

Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.

1
Wireless chargingRight only
Kona

Doesn’t reach it

Sentra

$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.

2
Moonroof / sunroofRight sooner
Kona

$33,699

Preferred AWD with Trend Package

Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide

Sentra

$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

Premium audioRight only
Kona

Doesn’t reach it

Sentra

$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]]

2026 Hyundai Kona

Reasons to pick Hyundai Kona

  1. 1you want the richer top trim: Preferred AWD with Trend Package reaches 4 core tracked features.
  2. 2cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 1,411 L of cargo capacity.
  3. 3you prefer the subcompact suv with the clearer 5-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
Open Hyundai Kona trim ladder

Trim Shortcuts

Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.

The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Hyundai Kona$26,749

Essential FWD

8.1 L/100 km efficiency3 features
Nissan Sentra$25,268

Sentra S CVT

7.6 L/100 km efficiency1 features