2005 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 238 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sentra | GTD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
