Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 107 hp@6000 111 lb-ft@4600 |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.7 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 169.1 in | 177.1 in | -8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 56.6 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2722 lb. | 3781 lb. | -1059 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 53.7 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.0 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.2 in | 51.2 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.1 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 50.4 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |