Volvo V40 (2000 – 2004) vs Nissan Sentra (2000 – 2006): specs compared

The Volvo V40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 165 hp. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 175 km/h. The Nissan Sentra is the lighter car, from 1,151 kg against 1,230 kg.

Specification Volvo V40 Volvo V40 2000 – 2004 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2000 – 2006
Overview
Origin Sweden Japan
Documented years 2000 – 2004 2000 – 2006
Body style — —
Variants 9 2
Fuel Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 102 – 200 hp 129 – 165 hp
Torque 145 – 300 Nm 175 – 231 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.3 – 12.0 s —
Top speed 185 – 235 km/h 175 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.4 – 10.4 L/100 km —
Dimensions
Length 4,480 mm 4,509 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,709 mm
Height 1,410 mm 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,550 mm 2,535 mm
Curb weight 1,230 – 1,295 kg 1,151 – 1,230 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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