Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,498 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,527 kg | 1,715 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 35 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 914 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 866 mm | -76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 411 L | 300 L | 111 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 0 L | 0 L |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |