2007 Nissan Sentra vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Sentra | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sentra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
