Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 118.9 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 205.0 in | -29.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.4 in | -11.7 in |
Height | 59.6 in | 70.4 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2354 lb. | 4790 lb. | -2436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -11.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 62.0 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.1 in | 59.1 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 61.3 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 57.8 in | -11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.8 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 68.8 ft3 | -54 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -101.6 ft3 |
2013 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |