2009 Nissan Sentra vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Sentra | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sentra | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
