Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 176.0 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 60.4 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 2720 lb. | -19 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 48.8 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.4 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 50.7 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 47.2 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 38.0 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
2013 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2013 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |