Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 103.9 in | 20.1 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 167.4 in | 36.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.2 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 57.0 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3201 lb. | 1090 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 38.2 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 53.6 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 53.1 in | 12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.4 in | 5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 47.0 in | 19.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 41.5 in | 25.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 33.9 in | 8.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 47.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 12.9 | 74.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 125.5 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |