Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 105.7 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 177.1 in | 23.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.4 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 56.6 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3781 lb. | 586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 10.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 37.8 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 56.5 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 36.0 in | 5.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 53.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 51.2 in | 14.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 34.1 in | 2.6 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) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 44.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 10.6 | 53 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 108.4 ft3 |
2014 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 Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |