Tall buyers on a budget will find much to like in the modestly-priced Versa, which offers a cavernous cabin- Left Lane News
2017 Nissan Versa Seating and Comfort
The interior of the Nissan Versa feels cheap and everything in here is hard. The headliner is like fuzzy cardboard and the carpets are like a trunk liner. This five-seater sedan gets cloth upholstery as standard. Speaking of front-seat comfort, they are a bit on the firm side and also lack under-thigh support. Therefore, this car is not perfect for long journeys. Both these seats are manually adjustable but do not come with heated or ventilated functions.
The leather steering wheel is only tilt-adjustable and therefore, it is tough to find the right driving position. One thing where the Versa excels over its rivals is passenger space. Both the rows have ample head and legroom. The seating position at the back is good and the rear seats have a good recline angle. The tidier dimensions of the Versa will allow only two adults to be comfortably seated at the back though it is a five-seater.
| Models |
2017 Nissan Versa |
2017 Toyota Yaris iA |
2017 Ford Fiesta |
2017 Kia Rio |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.8/51.7/41.8 |
38.2/53.1/41.9 |
39.1/52.7/42.2 |
40.0/53.1/43.8 |
| Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
36.6/51.9/37.0 |
36.8/50.0/34.4 |
37.1/49.0/31.2 |
37.6/52.1/31.1 |
Among its rivals, the Ford Fiesta offers the least passenger space in the rear row due to its short wheelbase. Therefore, long-legged people will surely feel uncomfortable. The Toyota Yaris iA also offers less rear space than the Versa but it's decent but the Kia Rio trades off rear-seat space for the best front-seat space in this competition.
2017 Nissan Versa Infotainment System
For a car whose starting price is almost $12,000, don't expect many technological features. The S and S Plus trims come with only AM/FM radio and Bluetooth connectivity. The SV trim adds a USB port and audio auxiliary input to the list but is available with a 5-inch screen option. This trim also adds a small multi-function driver's display while the gauge cluster is electroluminescent.
The top-most SL trim comes with a 5.8-inch touchscreen NissanConnect system that also adds SiriusXM and a voice-command navigation system. Regardless of trim levels, a 4-speaker stereo is standard. The controls are straightforward and mostly simple. The presence of a tuning knob for the radio could be better. Also, the cheap-feeling climate control knobs have hard-to-read markings.
2017 Nissan Versa Interior Features
The main interior features of the Nissan Versa are mentioned below:
- Tilt-adjustable multi-function leather steering wheel
- Manually adjustable front cloth seats
- Proximity keyless entry
- Push-button start
- 5.8-inch touchscreen display
- 4-speaker stereo
- SiriusXM
- Voice command navigation system
- Alloy shift knob
2017 Nissan Versa Cargo Volume
Another area where the Nissan Versa impresses is its cargo capacity. It offers a trunk volume of 14.9 cubic feet, which is the best in its class. It's more than enough to store three large luggage bags. The SV and SL trim come with split-folding rear seats that can increase cargo space by some amount. This feature allows you to store long items in the trunk.
However, the seats don't fold flat but that's completely fine. The shape of the trunk is good to store more items. The loading lip is a bit higher than its rivals. When it comes to interior storage, the glovebox is small and is good to store only your small important items. There are dual cupholders present upfront and a small cubby storage space is available to keep your phone.
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Models
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2017 Nissan Versa
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2017 Toyota Yaris iA
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2017 Ford Fiesta
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2017 Kia Rio
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Cargo Volume (cu-ft.)
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14.9
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13.5
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12.8
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13.7
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The cargo capacities of the Toyota Yaris iA and the Kia Rio are almost the same but can store only two large bags. On the flip side, the Ford Fiesta offers the least cargo space. therefore, it can store only three small duffel bags. Overall, the Versa is the most practical sedan in the subcompact segment and is a perfect car for a weekend getaway.
