2005 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Touran | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touran | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
