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Engines & Power

Beetle Base

Sentra 2.0

300 RWD

Standard Engine 2.5L 170 hp I5 2.0L 140 hp I4 3.6L 292 hp V6
Horsepower 170 @ 5700 RPM 140 @ 5100 RPM 292 @ 6350 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 177 @ 4250 RPM 147 @ 4800 RPM 260 @ 4800 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 20/DOHC 16/DOHC 24/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2480 1997 3604
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.25 X 3.64 3.31 X 3.55 3.78 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.7:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Beetle Base

Sentra 2.0

300 RWD

Standard Transmission 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 6-Speed Manual Overdrive 8-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Payload & Towing

Beetle Base

Sentra 2.0

300 RWD

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 85.10 97.40 106.30
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.40 13.10 16.30
Standard Towing (lb.) No data 1000 1000
Max Towing (lb.) No data 1000 1000
Standard Payload (lb.) 858 No data No data
Max Payload (lb.) 858 No data No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) No data 3950 5100
Max GVWR (lb.) No data 3950 5100

Braking & Traction

Beetle Base

Sentra 2.0

300 RWD

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance Std. N/A Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A Opt. N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control Std. Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.
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