While many customers put the Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra on their short list, the Toyota Corolla is the vehicle that usually makes the cut. That's because the Toyota Corolla has stellar safety scores, powerful engine options, and terrific handling that surpasses the Nissan Sentra. Read our Nissan vs. Toyota comparison below, and then take a model for a spin at Elgin Toyota - serving Streamwood and Schaumburg drivers. 
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Performance
The Toyota Corolla specs blow the Nissan Sentra specs out of the water. Take a look at the evidence:
- The Corolla's standard 1.8L 4-cylinder produces 132 hp - that's an additional 8 hp over the 124-hp Nissan Sentra.
- Motor Trend found that the Corolla is faster when accelerating from zero to 60 mph. The Corolla completed the task in as little as 9.2 seconds, while the Sentra took 9.7 seconds to do the same.
- Car and Driver found that the Corolla stopped from 70 mpg in just 180 feet - over 10 feet shorter than the Sentra!
Safety
Compared to the competition, it's hard to beat the Toyota Corolla in the safety department. The Corolla earned a perfect overall score of 5 stars from the NHTSA, while the Sentra only earned a total of 4 stars. That may be due to the many safety features that are found on the Toyota Corolla and not the Nissan Sentra, like:
- Whiplash Injury Lessening Seats
- Daytime Running Lights
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Driver Alert Monitor
