Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,295 mm | 4,486 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,008 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,199 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 856 mm | 109 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 504 L | 906 L | -402 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,427 L | 1,634 L | 0 L |
2007 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is as large and comfortable as a traditional midsize sedan, with higher seating position. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
There was a huge amount of rear seat leg room for a subcompact car. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Does not feel like a small car inside see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Does not feel like a small car inside see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
I can comfertably drive this car for hours with no seat or room issues. I cant say the same for most cars in this class. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
See above. see full Nissan Versa review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
I can sit behind myself. Its rare for me to be able to do that in any car, let alone a compact one. 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 |
2007 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |