Nissan Sentra SR vs Volkswagen Passat B8

Nissan Sentra SR

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Volkswagen Passat B8

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Nissan Sentra SR

The Nissan Sentra SR balances efficient running (6.9 combined) and 5-star safety at a price that offers good value in its segment. It suits compact-family and city driving with adequate pace and a usable 424 L trunk.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety

Car B

Volkswagen Passat B8

The Volkswagen Passat B8 focuses on efficiency and practicality, delivering good value in its segment. With 5.2 L/100 km combined consumption and a 586 L trunk, it fits growing families and long-distance travel.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.2 L/100km150 hp

Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 60 / 67

City 53 / 43

Budget / value 68 / 71

Road trip 49 / 64

Performance 29 / 25

Cargo 23 / 32

Practical 43 / 50

Premium 22 / 29

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Nissan Sentra SR · Orange = Volkswagen Passat B8

Specs side-by-side

Spec Nissan Sentra SR Volkswagen Passat B8

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Pros & cons

Nissan Sentra SR

Good value in its segment at 22,450
Efficient for its class (6.9 combined) to keep fuel costs down
5-star safety rating adds peace of mind
Practical 424 L trunk and five seats for compact-family use
Not a premium-focused choice; prioritizes value over luxury
FWD may not suit buyers who want all-wheel traction
149 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s won’t thrill performance seekers
424 L cargo space can feel tight for cargo-heavy use

Volkswagen Passat B8

5.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
Large 586 L cargo area suits family gear and road trips
Five seats and FWD make daily commuting straightforward
Strong safety and reliability ranking signals
Not aimed at performance driving or sporty feel
Not positioned as a premium choice
FWD layout may not satisfy buyers wanting AWD
No electric-only range or battery data for EV-focused shoppers

Verdict

Pick Nissan Sentra SR if…

Lower entry price

Nissan Sentra SR starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Volkswagen Passat B8 if…

More power

Volkswagen Passat B8 puts out 150 hp vs 149 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Nissan Sentra SR

Volkswagen Passat B8

Verdict

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