Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 118.1 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 200.8 in | -23.7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 77.6 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 71.5 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 4367 lb. | -586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -10.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 42.1 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 64.5 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 41.6 in | -5.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 63.2 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 66.0 in | -14.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 36.7 in | -2.6 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 | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -44.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.6 | 63.6 ft3 | -53 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 108.4 ft3 | -108.4 |
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 |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |