Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Versa Note | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 167.4 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.2 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 60.5 in | 57.0 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2412 lb. | 3201 lb. | -789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.5 in | 53.1 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 47.0 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 41.5 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.9 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.4 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 38.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
2015 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | "Oh, man!" my son groaned as I pulled up in the Nissan Versa Note. Nothing against the car's looks. He just noticed that the Note is a very small car and feared he'd feel cramped in the back seat. Then he opened the door. "Never mind." The Versa sedan does have a couple of strengths. To the sedan's surprising amount of rear legroom (some midsize sedans, two size classes up, don't have as much) the Versa Note adds another inch. Plus there's no coupe-like roofline, so unlike in the sedan rear seat headroom is also abundant. Adults well over six feet will fit. But they won't necessarily be comfortable. The seat back is reclined too much for my taste, and the seat cushion doesn't provide much in the way of thigh support. A shame given the amount of space Nissan's seating folks had to work with. Also, it's easy to get the rear seatbelts caught behind the latches when you fold the seat then return it to its full upright position. You'll discover this has happened when your kids can't buckle up, and you have to get everyone out of the car to sort the belts out. While the Versa Note has the roomiest rear seat in the segment, the Ford Fiesta has the tightest. The latter is a squeeze for even the average adult. see full Nissan Versa Note review |
2015 Nissan Versa Note Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you have a relatively vertical neck, you'll find that the head restraints are positioned too far forward for comfort. Reclining the seat more than you otherwise would can help with this. But then the seat is reclined more than you would like. see full Nissan Versa Note review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Nissan Versa Note.
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |