Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Chevrolet SS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 114.8 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 195.5 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 74.7 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.9 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3975 lb. | 392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 38.7 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 59.1 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.0 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 59.0 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 58.0 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.7 in | -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) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 39 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 16.4 | 47.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 92 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS.