Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 178.3 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 59.6 in | 57.5 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2379 lb. | 2740 lb. | -361 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.7 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.1 in | 53.0 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 53.3 in | -7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.0 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2012 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 |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |