Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,295 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 64 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,199 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 965 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 504 L | 949 L | -445 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,427 L | 1,934 L | 0 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |