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 | 2,601 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,295 mm | 4,498 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,715 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 35 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 914 mm | 59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,199 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 866 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 504 L | 300 L | 204 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,427 L | 0 L | 1 L |
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 |