Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Ford Fiesta | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.0 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 176.0 in | 173.6 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 58.1 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2720 lb. | 2578 lb. | 142 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 50.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 49.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.2 in | 49.2 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 31.2 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 1 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 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.