Model Compare
Comparing the "2017 Volkswagen Jetta" and "2017 Nissan Sentra"
Overview
MSRP
$17,895
$16,990
MPG (Combined)
33
30
Engine
150-hp, 1.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
124-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas) ,
130-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission
5-speed manual w/OD ,
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
2-speed CVT w/OD ,
6-speed manual w/OD
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$18,715
$17,885
MSRP
$17,895
$16,990
Invoice Price
$17,179
$16,562
Destination Charge
$820
$895
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
33
30
City MPG
28
29
Highway MPG
40
37
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Compass
Available
Available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Not available
Not available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Urethane
Urethane
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-radio display
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
2
1
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Not available
Not available
Map Light
Rear
Front
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front and rear
Front
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Available
Available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Not available
Not available
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Available: Rubber front & rear
Available: Carpeted front & rear
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
183.3 "
182.1 "
Wheelbase
104.4 "
106.3 "
Front Track
60.4 "
60.2 "
Rear Track
60.3 "
60.2 "
Width
70.0 "
69.3 "
Turning Radius
18.2 '
17.4 '
Height
57.2 "
58.9 "
Horsepower
150 @ 5,000 rpm
130 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
184 @ 1,400 rpm
128 @ 3,600 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal.
13.2 gal.
Bore and Stroke
2.93 / 3.15 "
3.14 / 3.55 "
Drag Coefficient
.30
.29
Curb Weight
2,939 lbs.
2,823 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,101 lbs.
3,781 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
Passenger Volume
94 cu.ft.
96 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
41.2 "
42.5 "
Front Headroom
38.2 "
39.4 "
Front Hip Room
Not available
50.9 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.2 "
54.7 "
Rear Legroom
38.1 "
37.4 "
Rear Headroom
37.1 "
36.7 "
Rear Hip Room
Not available
50.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room
53.6 "
53.9 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
15.7 cu.ft.
15.1 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.7 cu.ft.
15.1 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
15.7 cu.ft.
15.1 cu.ft.
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