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Nissan Versa (2008) vs. Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2008) Specs

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2008 Nissan Versa and 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Nissan Versa Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 101.5 in 0.9 in
Length 176.0 in 179.3 in -3.3 in
Width 66.7 in 70.1 in -3.4 in
Height 60.4 in 57.4 in 3 in
Curb Weight 2720 lb. 3230 lb. -510 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 14.5 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 38.5 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 54.8 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 48.8 in 0.0 in 48.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 37.2 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 50.7 in 53.1 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.2 in 0.0 in 47.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 35.4 in 2.6 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.8 ft3 16.0 ft3 -2.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Versa

2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
HUGE rear seat leg room for kids 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
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I had an old large dog who loved car rides, and this car was lower to the ground to allow her easier access, and the backseat was very comfortable and spacious for her. Human guests also appreciated the more spacious rear seat room and comfort, though for the past year or 2 I have completely removed the rear seats in favor of even more cargo room (and the excuse not to transport people). see full Nissan Versa review
2008 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
 
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