2022 Nissan Sentra vs. Altima | Interior, Performance, & Price

Are you looking for a reliable, efficient, and well-outfitted sedan for your daily drive? Consider the 2022 Nissan Sentra and Nissan Altima, sedans engineered for both comfort and practicality. The team at Hawk Nissan of St. Charles has assembled this comparison of the 2022 Nissan Sentra vs. 2022 Nissan Altima to help you assess the merits of these two popular models.

For more information, read our Nissan Sentra review and Nissan Altima review, then find your favorite model in our inventory. You’ll find the Nissan Sentra for sale and the Nissan Altima for sale at our St. Charles, IL, Nissan dealership.

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2022 Nissan Sentra vs. Altima Interior & Exterior Features

Discover spacious seating for five people in either the 2022 Nissan Sentra or Nissan Altima, as well as ample trunk space of 14.3 cubic feet in the Sentra or 15.4 cubic feet in the larger Altima. Both cars offer a wide range of available comfort and convenience features, including:

LED headlights, daytime running lights, and fog lights
Heated side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
Dual-zone automatic temperature control
Remote engine start
Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button ignition
Power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar
Driver’s seat memory feature (Altima)
Power-adjustable front passenger’s seat (Altima)
Cloth or leather* seating
Heated front seats*
Heated steering wheel*
Power sliding glass moonroof*

*Optional extra on the Nissan Sentra

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2022 Nissan Sentra interior seating side view

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2022 Nissan Altima

2022 Nissan Altima interior driver's seat and wheel

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2022 Nissan Sentra vs. Altima Engine & Performance

The four-cylinder engines fitted to most 2022 Nissan Sentra and Nissan Altima models feature Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) technology for improved efficiency. With the Altima, you can also choose a dynamic Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo™) engine for added power and performance. The Sentra sports front-wheel drive (FWD) while the Altima comes with either FWD or intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD). Specs are in this chart.

2022 Nissan Sentra

Engine: 2.0L DIG I4

Horsepower: 149 HP

Torque: 146 lb.-ft.

Drivetrain: FWD

MPG: Up to 29 city / 39 hwy

2022 Nissan Altima

Engine: 2.5L DIG I4

Horsepower: 188 HP

Torque: 180 lb.-ft.

Drivetrain: FWD or AWD

MPG: Up to 28 city / 39 hwy

2022 Nissan Altima

Engine: 2.0L VC-Turbo I4

Horsepower: 248 HP

Torque: 273 lb.-ft.

Drivetrain: FWD

MPG: Up to 25 city / 34 hwy

2022 Nissan Sentra vs. Altima Safety & Technology

Enjoy the latest tech innovations whether you drive the 2022 Nissan Sentra or Nissan Altima. Both models feature a NissanConnect® infotainment system with an 8-inch color touchscreen, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, and Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® functionality. A premium Bose® sound system is available on higher Altima trims or an optional extra with the Sentra, and you’ll find available Wi-Fi® hotspot capability in the Sentra or door-to-door navigation in the Altima.

For more peace of mind on the road, you can rely on the Nissan Safety Shield® 360 suite of driver assistance features that comes standard on all Sentra trims and most Altima trims. Available safety tech options include:

Nissan Safety Shield 360
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane departure warning
- Blind spot warning with rear cross traffic alert
- Rear automatic braking system
ProPILOT Assist (Altima)
Intelligent cruise control (Sentra)
Intelligent forward collision warning
Intelligent driver alertness
Intelligent lane intervention (Altima)
Traffic sign recognition (Altima)

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2022 Nissan Sentra vs. Altima Colors

From bold to subtle, the 2022 Nissan Sentra and Nissan Altima are offered in a range of colors to suit any taste.