Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
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 |
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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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |