Nissan Versa (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) Specs

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2008 Nissan Versa and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Nissan Versa	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	110.2 in	-7.8 in
Length	169.1 in	193.1 in	-24 in
Width	66.7 in	74.2 in	-7.5 in
Height	60.4 in	66.5 in	-6.1 in
Curb Weight	2722 lb.	3946 lb.	-1224 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.8 gal.	-5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.6 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	59.4 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	48.8 in	56.7 in	-7.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.4 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.7 in	58.6 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.2 in	55.4 in	-8.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	41.3 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.1 in	-44.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	114.1 in (over 3 rows)	-34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.8 ft³	13.5 ft³	4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.8	40.9 ft³	-23.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	50.4 ft³	80.0 ft³	-29.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Versa

2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review
2009	4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	HUGE rear seat leg room for kids see full Nissan Versa review
2008	4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	Nice to be in a smaller car but still have room for my longer frame . . . seats more comfortable than anticipated. see full Nissan Versa review
2008	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	large enough for actual adult to sit in see full Nissan Versa review
2008	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I love how the Tiida/Versa has more rear leg room in it than the maxima does. a male of my build can sit in the back seat comfortably with the passenger seat pushed all the way back see full Nissan Versa review
2008	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I had an old large dog who loved car rides, and this car was lower to the ground to allow her easier access, and the backseat was very comfortable and spacious for her. Human guests also appreciated the more spacious rear seat room and comfort, though for the past year or 2 I have completely removed the rear seats in favor of even more cargo room (and the excuse not to transport people). see full Nissan Versa review

2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa review
2007	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats on this were really not nice. Cheap is the word. Poor shaping, no lumbar support. They have really improved this in the new 2012 sedan, at least. It only took them 5 years. see full Nissan Versa review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

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