Sentra vs Jetta Sportwagen
Nissan · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Sentra
Beats the Jetta Sportwagen by 0.23s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Sentra beats the Jetta Sportwagen comfortably, finishing 0.23 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Sentra thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
149 hp
148 hp
0–100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
Top speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
I4
1.4L I4 Turbo / 2.0L Diesel I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
240 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$20,000
$27,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Sentra
Jetta Sportwagen
100 m
7.185s
7.302s
1/8 mile
10.632s
10.797s
1/4 mile
16.009s
16.236s
1 km
28.793s
29.122s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Sentra is $20,000 vs $27,000 for the Jetta Sportwagen — a $7,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Sentra is 0.30s quicker (8.2s vs 8.5s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Sentra or the Jetta Sportwagen?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Sentra is faster, beating the Jetta Sportwagen by 0.23 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Sentra vs the Jetta Sportwagen?
The Sentra hits 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, while the Jetta Sportwagen does it in 8.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Sentra produces 149 hp; the Jetta Sportwagen produces 148 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Sentra tops out at 200 km/h, and the Jetta Sportwagen reaches 200 km/h.
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