2007 Nissan Sentra vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Sentra and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Sentra | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Sentra | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |