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Chevrolet Volt (2015) vs. Nissan Versa (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Chevrolet Volt and 2008 Nissan Versa specs.

2015 Chevrolet Volt and 2008 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year 2015 2008  
Model Chevrolet Volt Nissan Versa  
Engine Electric + Gas
149 hp
273 lb-ft
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
122 hp@5200
127 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission CVT 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 102.4 in 3.3 in
Length 177.1 in 169.1 in 8 in
Width 70.4 in 66.7 in 3.7 in
Height 56.6 in 60.4 in -3.8 in
Curb Weight 3781 lb. 2751 lb. 1030 lb.
Fuel Capacity 9.3 gal. 13.2 gal. -3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 40.6 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.5 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 48.8 in 4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.0 in 38.3 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 50.7 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 47.2 in 4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.1 in 38.0 in -3.9 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) -3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.6 ft3 17.8 ft3 -7.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 50.4 ft3 -50.4

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt

2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2014 The original Chevrolet Volt's cramped rear seat could only hold two people. In the second-generation Volt the hump for the battery pack has been lowered to permit a third person to straddle it. But they'd better be small, and even then they won't be comfortable. This fifth spot could be the least comfortable seating position in any four-door car. It's best considered for short-term emergency use. Even the Volt's outboard rear seat passengers better not be tall. The Volt's roof line sweeps dramatically downward, while the hatch extends unusually far forward. To squeeze rear seat passengers within this oddly configured space, Chevrolet has positioned the seat cushion very low and has located the rear passengers' heads beneath the hatch glass. The roof's rear cross-member produces an odd bulge in the headliner ahead of said heads. As is, both rear head room and rear knee room are in short supply and it is easy to bump one's noggin while getting into the rear seat. Adding insult to injury, the Volt's rear seat feels even tighter than it is because the rear side windows are small and the front seats largely block the view foward. Claustrophobes better sit up front. One somewhat bright spot: the Volt's rear seat cushion angles sharply upward to provide more thigh support than you'll find in the typical compact car (or the Prius) despite the seat's ultra-low butt pocket. The Prius's official interior dimensions might not differ much from the Volt's, but its rear seat passengers enjoy much more rear knee room (if slightly less rear headroom) and feel like they have far more room. see full Chevrolet Volt review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt

2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
  1. Really comfortable heated bucket seats.
see full Chevrolet Volt review
2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Versa

2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
HUGE rear seat leg room for kids see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Nice to be in a smaller car but still have room for my longer frame . . . seats more comfortable than anticipated. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
large enough for actual adult to sit in see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I love how the Tiida/Versa has more rear leg room in it than the maxima does. a male of my build can sit in the back seat comfortably with the passenger seat pushed all the way back see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I had an old large dog who loved car rides, and this car was lower to the ground to allow her easier access, and the backseat was very comfortable and spacious for her. Human guests also appreciated the more spacious rear seat room and comfort, though for the past year or 2 I have completely removed the rear seats in favor of even more cargo room (and the excuse not to transport people). see full Nissan Versa review
2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The seats on this were really not nice. Cheap is the word. Poor shaping, no lumbar support. They have really improved this in the new 2012 sedan, at least. It only took them 5 years. see full Nissan Versa review
 
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