Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 169.1 in | 192.5 in | -23.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 75.8 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 68.1 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2722 lb. | 4165 lb. | -1443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.3 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 57.2 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.2 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 59.6 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.2 in | 57.1 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -24.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -33.3 ft3 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |