Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 108.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 186.4 in | -11 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 59.6 in | 59.3 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2350 lb. | 3400 lb. | -1050 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 56.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 56.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 0.0 in | 46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2 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 |
2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |