Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,295 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,235 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 50 L | 35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 973 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,199 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 504 L | -119 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 17.8 | -16.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,427 L | 1 L |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |