2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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 29 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 303 kg more than 2012 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sentra | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
