Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.1 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 200.8 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 77.6 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 71.5 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4646 lb. | 4367 lb. | 279 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 64.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.8 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 63.2 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 66.0 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 61.2 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 49.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 40.5 in | -7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -9.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 70.3 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |