Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.5 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 173.5 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 59.6 in | 56.8 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2379 lb. | 3549 lb. | -1170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 41.5 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 0.0 in | 46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 32.5 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 4.3 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |