Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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 | 112.5 in | 118.1 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 200.8 in | -13 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 77.6 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 71.5 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3944 lb. | 4367 lb. | -423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 64.5 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 41.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 63.2 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 66.0 in | -14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.7 in | 3.2 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 | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -39.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.5 | 63.6 ft3 | -32.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -44.7 ft3 |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2014 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 |