Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,295 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,477 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 0 L | 50 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 947 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,199 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 846 mm | 119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 504 L | 680 L | -176 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,427 L | 850 L | -849 L |
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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |