Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Subaru WRX Base has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.5 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for 2025 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0L. 2025 Subaru WRX Base has the higher listed output at 271 hp; 2025 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0L is rated at 149 hp, a difference of 122 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Subaru WRX Base at 350 Nm and 2025 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0L at 197 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0L has the lower recorded consumption at 7.1 L/100km; 2025 Subaru WRX Base is listed at 9.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0L provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 405 litres versus 345 litres, a difference of 60 litres. 2025 Subaru WRX Base is 29 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0L has the lower listed starting price at $22,730, compared with $31,105 for 2025 Subaru WRX Base. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.