2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Nissan Sentra SV vs Toyota Prius
NissanSentra SVMSRP fromFrom $27,268Ahead on 1 point
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Sentra SV starts $11,097 lower (MSRP $27,268 vs $38,365 for the Prius).
- The Prius uses 2.3 L/100 km less combined (4.8 vs 7.1), about 460 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Prius: 7.2/10 vs 6.5/10.
- The Prius has more power: up to 196 hp vs 149 hp.
- Only the Prius offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Sentra SV and 1 for the Prius.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | NissanNissan Sentra SV | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $27,268 | $38,365 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 7.1 | 4.8 |
| City | 7.9 | 4.8 |
| Highway | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 166 | 111 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 149 hp | 196 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 2 |
| 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.