Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Nissan Versa | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 102.4 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 169.1 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 60.4 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3395 lb. | 2722 lb. | 673 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 53.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 48.8 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 50.7 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 47.2 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.8 in | 0.0 in | 49.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 26.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 ft3 | 17.8 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.6 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 |