Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Chevrolet Cruze | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 105.7 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 181.0 in | 19.8 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.7 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 58.1 in | 13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3102 lb. | 1265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.3 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 54.8 in | 9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.9 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 53.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 52.4 in | 13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 35.4 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 43.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 15.4 | 48.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 93 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |