Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,738 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,649 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,638 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,676 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 935 mm | -3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,016 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,029 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 462 L | 532 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 16.3 | -13.3 L |
2011 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 |
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 |