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Hyundai Elantra (2009) vs. Nissan Versa (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2007 Nissan Versa specs.

2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2007 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year 2009 2007  
Model Hyundai Elantra Nissan Versa  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
122 hp@5200
127 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 102.4 in 1.9 in
Length 177.4 in 176.0 in 1.4 in
Width 69.9 in 66.7 in 3.2 in
Height 58.3 in 60.4 in -2.1 in
Curb Weight 2747 lb. 2749 lb. -2 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.6 in 53.5 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.2 in 48.8 in 5.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 41.4 in 2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.9 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 50.7 in 4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 47.2 in 6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 38.0 in -3 in
Total Legroom 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) -0.9 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 13.8 ft3 0.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra

2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Nissan Versa

2007 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is as large and comfortable as a traditional midsize sedan, with higher seating position. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
There was a huge amount of rear seat leg room for a subcompact car. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Does not feel like a small car inside see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Does not feel like a small car inside see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
I can comfertably drive this car for hours with no seat or room issues. I cant say the same for most cars in this class. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
See above. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
I can sit behind myself. Its rare for me to be able to do that in any car, let alone a compact one. 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
2007 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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