Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
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 |