2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Nissan Sentra S vs Volkswagen Jetta
NissanSentra SMSRP fromFrom $25,268Ahead on 1 pointVolkswagenJettaCombined7.2 L/100 kmAhead on 1 point
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Sentra S uses 0.1 L/100 km less combined (7.1 vs 7.2), about 20 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The Jetta has more power: up to 158 hp vs 149 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Sentra S and 1 for the Jetta.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | NissanNissan Sentra S | VolkswagenVolkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $25,268 | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| City | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Highway | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 167 | 169 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 149 hp | 158 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.