2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Mazda Mazda3 vs Nissan Sentra S
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Mazda3 starts $18 lower (MSRP $25,250 vs $25,268 for the Sentra S).
- The Sentra S uses 0.7 L/100 km less combined (7.1 vs 7.8), about 140 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Sentra S: 6.5/10 vs 5.9/10.
- The Mazda3 has more power: up to 250 hp vs 149 hp.
- Only the Mazda3 offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | NissanNissan Sentra S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $25,250 | $25,268 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| City | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Highway | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 183 | 167 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 250 hp | 149 hp |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD | FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | Regular gasoline | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 15 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.