Dodge Durango (2013) vs. Nissan Versa (2008) Specs

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2013 Dodge Durango and 2008 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	Dodge Durango	Nissan Versa
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.8 in	102.4 in	17.4 in
Length	199.8 in	169.1 in	30.7 in
Width	75.8 in	66.7 in	9.1 in
Height	70.9 in	60.4 in	10.5 in
Curb Weight	4756 lb.	2722 lb.	2034 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	11.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	53.5 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	48.8 in	8.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.4 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.3 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	50.7 in	7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	47.2 in	8.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.0 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.4 in	0.0 in	50.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.8 in	0.0 in	42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.5 in	0.0 in	31.5 in
Total Legroom	110.4 in (over 3 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	31 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	17.8 ft³	-0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	17.8	29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.5 ft³	50.4 ft³	34.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Durango

2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Durango

2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango 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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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