Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Chevrolet Spark | |
Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
1.2L I4 DOHC-4v 84 hp@6400 83 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 93.5 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 144.7 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 62.9 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 61.0 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 2337 lb. | 1029 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 9.2 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 50.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 48.0 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 49.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 47.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 35.2 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 31.2 ft3 | -31.2 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2013 Chevrolet Spark Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Actually, just room. The firm, thinly padded rear seat provides minimal comfort. But there's more rear legroom than in quite a few larger cars. A Ford Focus, two size classes up, offers two fewer inches. Chevrolet's own Cruze offers just a few tenths of a inch more. see full Chevrolet Spark review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark.