Comparing Compact Sedans: How the VW Jetta Jets Past the Nissan Sentra
Commuting from Killeen or Georgetown to Austin, TX? The new Volkswagen Jetta is just the commuter-friendly compact sedan for you! The more Horseshoe Bay, TX car buyers know about new sedans, the better off they are in the upcoming miles. That's why Vanguard Volkswagen of North Austin compares the 2023 VW Jetta to compact sedan competitors like the 2023 Nissan Sentra.
VW Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra Engines
The Nissan Sentra only has one engine, as the 149-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylidner engine delivers 146 pound-feet of torque. Expect better acceleration on the streets of Austin, TX in a Volkswagen Jetta, with base models relying on a 158-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 184 pound-feet of torque. For heartier performance, Horseshoe Bay, TX drivers can upgrade to the VW Jetta's 228-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that delivers 258 pound-feet of torque.
VW Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra Performance
Navigating stop-and-go traffic in Austin, TX? Taking I-35 from Georgetown, TX on your Austin commute? Whether it's city or highway driving, the Volkswagen Jetta is more fuel-efficient than the Nissan Sentra, which is rated for 29/39 (city/highway) miles per gallon. The VW Jetta earns 31/42 miles per gallon, respectively.
Shifting with a Nissan Sentra is nothing to write home about, and there's only one option. The Volkswagen Jetta gives Georgetown, TX drivers the option between an 8-speed automatic, a 6-speed manual, or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
VW Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra Interior
Longer rides from Killeen, TX to Austin, TX feel more relaxing for rear-seat passengers in the Volkswagen Jetta, which provides 37.4 inches of legroom, compared to 34.7 inches of rear legroom in Nissan's sedan. Each new car provides a 14 cubic-foot trunk.
The Volkswagen Jetta uses Climatronic® technology for its dual-zone automatic climate control system. This is an available interior feature on the Nissan Sentra, but there is no additional technology to maximize relaxation via temperature control. The Volkswagen Jetta's multifunction steering wheel is wrapped in leather and can be heated. The Nissan Sentra offers a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and both sedans give Killeen, TX car buyers multiple leather seating options.
VW Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra Tech
Standard touchscreens range from seven inches in the Nissan Sentra to eight inches in the Volkswagen Jetta. The seven-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display in the Nissan Sentra is smaller and less advanced than the VW Digital Cockpit with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster in the Jetta. The Nissan Sentra offers smartphone integration, but the Volkswagen Jetta is the more advanced option for Austin, TX drivers, who can access features and apps via wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ compatibility.
VW Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra Safety
Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear Automatic Braking are a few features included with the Sentra's Nissan Safety Shield 360® suite. Thanks to the IQ.Drive® suite in the VW Jetta, Killeen, TX drivers can unlock additional safety features like Travel Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. This safety suite also includes an Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Front Assist, Emergency Assist, and Lane Assist.
Test Drive a New VW Jetta at Your Austin, TX Volkswagen Dealer
Both new sedans start within the $20,000 range. The VW Jetta gives Georgetown, TX drivers more room, provides more power, and offers access to more advanced features. There are options for car shoppers from Horseshoe Bay, TX to buy or lease a new VW Jetta from our Austin, TX Volkswagen dealership near Georgetown. We encourage customers from Killeen, TX to contact us with a call or click to schedule a 2023 VW Jetta test drive around Austin.
