2020 Nissan Sentra vs 2019 Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
MSRP$25,295 | MSRP$19,310 |
Average price$14,894 | Average price$15,898 |
Listings108 | Listings647 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2019 Volkswagen Passat Reviews Summary | |
2020 Nissan Sentra Reviews SummaryFor 38 years, Nissan has peddled the Sentra as its definitive starter car. It’s a household name like Civic, Corolla, and Jetta—all of which are brand-new or have been refreshed in the last couple of years. The eighth-generation Sentra has the look of a larger, more luxurious car. It reflects major upgrades in style, technology, and driving dynamics. Compact sedans have a high bar to clear, even at $20,000. The 2020 Sentra delivers in every respect. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3285 lbs | Curb Weight3047 lbs |
Height58.5 in | Height56.9 in |
Length191.9 in | Length182.7 in |
Width72.2 in | Width71.5 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase106.8 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload910 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,295 | $19,310 |
Average price | $14,894 | $15,898 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | For 38 years, Nissan has peddled the Sentra as its definitive starter car. It’s a household name like Civic, Corolla, and Jetta—all of which are brand-new or have been refreshed in the last couple of years. The eighth-generation Sentra has the look of a larger, more luxurious car. It reflects major upgrades in style, technology, and driving dynamics. Compact sedans have a high bar to clear, even at $20,000. The 2020 Sentra delivers in every respect. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 149 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 149 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3285 lbs | 3047 lbs |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 191.9 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 910 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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