2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 863 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touareg | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
