Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
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 | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 177.1 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.4 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 56.6 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3256 lb. | 3781 lb. | -525 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 37.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.7 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 51.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 34.1 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 30 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2012 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 |
2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
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 |