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Here's how the 1998 Nissan Altima, 1997 Nissan Sentra, 1998 Nissan Sentra and the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta measure up.
4dr Sdn XE Manual
$14,990
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn Manual
$11,499
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn XE Manual
$13,699
Starting MSRP
4dr Sedan GL 5-Spd
$12,800
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 0-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Engine | ||||
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150.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
115.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
115.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Size | ||||
| 183.5" length, 56.0" height | 170.1" length, 54.5" height | 171.0" length, 54.3" height | " length, " height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | ||
Exterior color |
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Medium Mocha |
Medium Mocha |
Medium Mocha |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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M/T 5-Speed M/T |
M/T 5-Speed M/T |
M/T 5-Speed M/T |
M/T 5-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Compact | Subcompact | Subcompact | - | |
Wheels |
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| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Steel | Steel | Steel | - | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 15 x 6.0 in | 13 x 5 in | 13 x 5.0 in | - | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Steel | Steel | Steel | - | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| N/A | Steel | Steel | - | |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 15 x 6.0 in | 13 x 5 in | 13 x 5.0 in | - | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| 15 x 4.0 in | 14 x -TBD- in | 14 x 4.0 in | - | |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| 550 | 490 | 490 | - | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| 100 | 70 | 80 | - | |
Engine |
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| Engine Type | ||||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | - | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 150 @ 5600 | 115 @ 6000 | 115 @ 6000 | - | |
| Displacement | ||||
| 2.4L/146 | 1.6L/97 | 1.6L/97 | - | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 154 @ 4400 | 108 @ 4000 | 108 @ 4000 | - | |
Mileage |
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| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 492.90 mi | 514.80 mi | 514.80 mi | - | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 24 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | - | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 31 MPG | 39 MPG | 39 MPG | - | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 381.60 mi | 382.80 mi | 382.80 mi | - | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Independent Strut | Multi-Link Beam | Multi-Link Beam | - | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| w/Coil Springs | - | w/Coil Springs | - | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Independent Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | - | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| w/Coil Springs | - | w/Coil Springs | - | |
Brakes |
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| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 10.9 x 0.87 in | 9.06 x 0.71 in | 9.1 x 0.71 in | - | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| Power | Power | Power | - | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 15.9 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | - | |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | - | |
Steering |
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| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 37.4 ft | 34.1 ft | 34.1 ft | - | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | - | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| 2.7 | 4.3 | 3.0 | - | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| 17.0 | 23.2 | 17.5 | - | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| 40.0 ft | N/A | N/A | - | |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| T125/70D15 | T115/70D14 | T115/70D14 | - | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P195/65R15 | P155/80R13 | P175/70R13 | - | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P195/65R15 | P155/80R13 | P175/70R13 | - | |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| 100 lbs | 110 lbs | 110 lbs | - | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | 110 lbs | N/A | - | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | 1000 lbs | N/A | - | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs | - | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 2858 lbs | 2300 lbs | 2391 lbs | - | |
Dimensions |
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| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | - | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 42.0 in | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | - | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 58.9 in | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | - | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | - | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| 52.6 in | 52.8 in | 52.8 in | - | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| 29.1 in | 22.5 in | 22.5 in | - | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 56.0 in | 54.5 in | 54.3 in | - | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 103.1 in | 99.8 in | 99.8 in | - | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| 52.5 in | 50.1 in | 50.1 in | - | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 13.8 ft³ | 10.1 ft³ | 10.1 ft³ | - | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 69.1 in | 66.6 in | 66.6 in | - | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| 4.6 in | 4.1 in | 5.8 in | - | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | - | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 55.7 in | 53.2 in | 52.8 in | - | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 93.8 ft³ | 87.2 ft³ | 87.2 ft³ | - | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | - | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 183.5 in | 170.1 in | 171.0 in | - | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| 33.9 in | 32.4 in | 32.4 in | - | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| 37.7 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | - | |