2025 Hyundai Venue vs 2025 Nissan Sentra

$20,200 · Hatchback

$21,590 · Sedan

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Hyundai Venue bursts onto the scene with its tall, maneuverable Hatchback profile, perfect for darting through tight city confines, even if its 121 hp feels modest for spirited driving. In contrast, the 2025 Nissan Sentra offers a more substantial presence and significantly greater potency, boasting 149 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque, promising more satisfying acceleration than the Venue's 113 lb-ft. While the Venue prioritizes compactness (159.1 inches long), the Sentra stretches out to 182.7 inches, translating to a cavernous 40 MPG highway rating compared to the Venue's 32 MPG highway efficiency. The Sentra starts slightly higher at $21,590 versus the Venue’s $20,200, yet it delivers 28 more horsepower and superior fuel economy, setting up a compelling battle between urban agility and dynamic efficiency in this segment.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Hyundai Venue

The 2025 Hyundai Venue is the superior commuter due to its smaller dimensions (159.1 inches long) aiding in tight urban parking and maneuvering.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Nissan Sentra

The 2025 Nissan Sentra offers a more comfortable and stable ride as a Sedan and provides better highway cruising potential with its 40 MPG rating.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Nissan Sentra

The 2025 Nissan Sentra clearly wins the driving excitement contest with 149 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque, significantly outpacing the Venue’s 121 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 Nissan Sentra

Despite costing $1,390 more, the 2025 Nissan Sentra provides 28 more horsepower and a superior 34 combined MPG, offering better performance for the premium.

Choose the Hyundai Venue if...

You need the absolute smallest footprint for dense city parking, evidenced by its 159.1-inch length.
Budget is paramount, as the 2025 Hyundai Venue has the lowest entry price at $20,200.
You prefer the higher roofline of a compact hatch for marginally easier entry/exit (61.6 inches tall).

Choose the Nissan Sentra if...

You prioritize open-road efficiency, given the Sentra achieves an outstanding 40 MPG highway.
You demand quicker acceleration from the substantially more powerful 149 hp engine.
You need more vertical cargo space in the cabin despite the lower overall cargo volume (18.7 cu ft vs 14.3 cu ft).

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Hyundai Venue	Nissan Sentra
Length	159.1"	182.7"
Width	69.7"	71.5"
Height	61.6"	56.9"
Wheelbase	99.2"	106.6"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	—
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Drum Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	—
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Blind Spot Monitor	—	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Rear Fixed Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Base Engine Displacement	1.6 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	121 hp @ 6300 rpm	149 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque	113 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm	146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Transmission Type	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive

Fuel

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	29/32 MPG	30/40 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	31 MPG	34 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	345.1/380.8 mi.	372.0/496.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal.	12.4 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	—
Single Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Push Button Start	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Infotainment Display	8.0 in	7.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	4
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Remote Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
One-Touch Power Windows	—	1

Frontseats

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Front Head Room	39.4 in.	38.9 in.
Front Leg Room	41.3 in.	44.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room	53.9 in.	56.4 in.
Front Hip Room	52.1 in.	53.5 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	6-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	4-way

Rearseats

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Rear Head Room	38.6 in.	36.7 in.
Rear Leg Room	34.3 in.	34.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	53.7 in.	54.5 in.
Rear Hip Room	43.5 in.	53.3 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Wheel Material	Alloy	Steel
Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in	16 x 6.5 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	185/65R15	P205/60R H
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Cover Type	—	Full

Suspension

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Front Suspension Type	Independent	—
Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	—	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Hyundai	Nissan
Basic Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	10 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	7 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	2 yr./ 24000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Hyundai Venue and 2025 Nissan Sentra.

Which vehicle is better for maximizing fuel stops?

The 2025 Nissan Sentra is the clear winner for minimizing fuel stops, achieving a superior combined MPG of 34 compared to the Venue’s 31 MPG. Its highway efficiency is especially dominant at 40 MPG.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Venue slower than the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

Yes, the Venue is noticeably slower; it produces only 121 hp and 113 lb-ft of torque. The Sentra delivers 149 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque, giving it a clear advantage in straight-line performance.

How does the physical size difference impact their usability?

The Venue is significantly shorter at 159.1 inches compared to the Sentra's 182.7 inches, making the Venue easier to parallel park. However, the Sentra's wider stance (71.5 inches) may translate to more shoulder room.

Which car offers more useful space for groceries or luggage?

Despite being a smaller vehicle overall, the 2025 Hyundai Venue's hatchback design offers more accessible cargo volume at 18.7 cubic feet versus the Sentra's sedan trunk space of 14.3 cubic feet.