Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 325 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,321 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 76 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,057 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 932 mm | -53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,029 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 994 L | -654 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 1,801 L | 11 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 3,070 L | 9 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic 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 |