Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 124.0 in | -18.3 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 204.1 in | -27 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 77.6 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 71.9 in | -15.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 4291 lb. | -510 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -10.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 41.7 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 63.7 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 65.6 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 41.7 in | -5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 66.2 in | -12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 67.4 in | -16.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 42.1 in | -8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -47.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.6 | 87.7 ft3 | -77.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 145.7 ft3 | -145.7 |
2013 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |