2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2005 Nissan Sentra and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Sentra 2005 Volkswagen Golf
Make Nissan Volkswagen
Model Sentra Golf
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2507 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 165 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 172 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1254 kg 1314 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 55 L


 

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