Hyundai Elantra 2026 vs Nissan Sentra 2026
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Hyundai Elantra — most powerful, most efficient, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Nissan Sentra 2026 costs about 3,511 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Hyundai Elantra 2026 | Nissan Sentra 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 57,154 SAR (953 SAR per month) | 53,644 SAR (894 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,295 SAR | 2,659 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,564 SAR – 3,910 SAR | 1,378 SAR – 3,445 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 53,101 SAR (68%) | 46,784 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 65 | 61 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 78,200 SAR – 115,000 SAR | 68,897 SAR – 88,500 SAR ~ |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 123 hp | 118 hp |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 s | 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.0 km/L | 16.4 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 47 L | 47 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,815 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,712 mm |
| Boot capacity | 474 L | 405 L |
| Weight | 1,255 kg | 1,345 kg |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 124 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Hyundai Elantra 2026 or Nissan Sentra 2026?
Nissan Sentra 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 68,897 SAR versus 78,200 SAR for Hyundai Elantra 2026 — a difference of about 9,303 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Hyundai Elantra 2026 costs roughly 2,295 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 2,659 SAR for Nissan Sentra 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Hyundai Elantra 2026 between 1,564 SAR and 3,910 SAR, and Nissan Sentra 2026 between 1,378 SAR and 3,445 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Hyundai Elantra 2026 scores 65/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 61/100 for Nissan Sentra 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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