Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 101.5 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 173.5 in | 6.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 0 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 56.8 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 3549 lb. | -447 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 41.5 in | 13.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 32.5 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |