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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 Nissan Versa Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Nissan Versa | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 175.4 in | -10 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 66.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 2354 lb. | 614 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 51.7 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 51.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.2 in | -46.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 37.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Versa
| 2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
| 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 |
| 2014 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 |
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