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Nissan Sentra (2006) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2006 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Nissan Sentra Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
130 kW@6000
244 Nm@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
147 kW@5100
281 Nm@1700
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,535 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,509 mm 4,201 mm 0 mm
Width 1,709 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,410 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,229 kg 1,402 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 55 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,334 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,323 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 940 mm 978 mm -38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,336 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,328 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 856 mm 902 mm -46 mm
Total Legroom 1,913 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 328 L 425 L -97 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.6 1,303 L 10.6

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Sentra

2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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