Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 175.0 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 61.0 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2853 lb. | 3366 lb. | -513 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.4 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 50.0 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 31.1 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 13.1 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
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 |