2020 Toyota Corolla |
Vs. |
2019 Nissan Sentra |
1.8-L, 4-Cyl. | Engine | 1.8-L, 4-Cyl. |
139/126 | Horsepower/Torque | 124/125 |
CVT | Transmission | Six-speed Manual |
30/38 | Fuel Economy | 27/35 |
Just because the 2020 Toyota Corolla is built for efficiency, that doesn’t mean that drivers will be stuck with bland performance specifications. The base powertrain for the 2020 Corolla is a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine attached to a continuously variable transmission. It will make 139 horsepower and 126 pound-feet of torque while recording up to 30 miles per gallon in the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway. A more powerful engine is also available for the all-new Corolla. The SE and XSE models will employ a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine which can be attached to a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT. Both gear-changers will allow for 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque to be produced.
On the other hand, the 2019 Nissan Sentra is only available with one engine option, a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine. It also offers the same pair of transmissions options as the 2020 Corolla. The 2019 Sentra is rated to make 124 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. Under the best conditions, the 2019 Nissan Sentra can record 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.