Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Versa Note | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 113.2 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 199.6 in | -36.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.2 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 60.5 in | 68.1 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2412 lb. | 4312 lb. | -1900 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 59.4 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.5 in | 56.5 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 58.7 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 56.0 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.4 | 47.5 ft3 | -26.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 38.3 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -62.4 ft3 |
2014 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | "Oh, man!" my son groaned as I pulled up in the Nissan Versa Note. Nothing against the car's looks. He just noticed that the Note is a very small car and feared he'd feel cramped in the back seat. Then he opened the door. "Never mind." The Versa sedan does have a couple of strengths. To the sedan's surprising amount of rear legroom (some midsize sedans, two size classes up, don't have as much) the Versa Note adds another inch. Plus there's no coupe-like roofline, so unlike in the sedan rear seat headroom is also abundant. Adults well over six feet will fit. But they won't necessarily be comfortable. The seat back is reclined too much for my taste, and the seat cushion doesn't provide much in the way of thigh support. A shame given the amount of space Nissan's seating folks had to work with. Also, it's easy to get the rear seatbelts caught behind the latches when you fold the seat then return it to its full upright position. You'll discover this has happened when your kids can't buckle up, and you have to get everyone out of the car to sort the belts out. While the Versa Note has the roomiest rear seat in the segment, the Ford Fiesta has the tightest. The latter is a squeeze for even the average adult. see full Nissan Versa Note review |
2014 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you have a relatively vertical neck, you'll find that the head restraints are positioned too far forward for comfort. Reclining the seat more than you otherwise would can help with this. But then the seat is reclined more than you would like. see full Nissan Versa Note review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Versa Note.
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |