Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.1 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 175.3 in | 200.8 in | -25.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 77.6 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 71.5 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2885 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 42.1 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 64.5 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.8 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 63.2 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 66.0 in | -14.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -42.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.7 | 63.6 ft3 | -40.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.2 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -61.2 ft3 |
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |