Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,470 mm | 4,567 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,234 kg | 1,294 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 947 mm | 16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,199 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 876 mm | 89 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 391 L | 371 L | 20 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 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.