Chevrolet Malibu (2013) vs. Nissan Quest (2015) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Chevrolet Malibu	Nissan Quest
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.8 in	118.1 in	-10.3 in
Length	191.5 in	200.8 in	-9.3 in
Width	73.0 in	77.6 in	-4.6 in
Height	57.6 in	71.5 in	-13.9 in
Curb Weight	3635 lb.	4367 lb.	-732 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	42.1 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	64.5 in	-7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	57.3 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	43.8 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	41.6 in	-4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	63.2 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	66.0 in	-11.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.7 in	0.1 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	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-42.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	35.1 ft³	-18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	63.6 ft³	-47.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	108.4 ft³	-92.1 ft³

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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

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