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Nissan Quest (2015) vs. Nissan Maxima (2016) Specs

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2015 Nissan Quest and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2015 2016  
Model Nissan Quest Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
240 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission CVT 7-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.1 in 109.3 in 8.8 in
Length 200.8 in 192.8 in 8 in
Width 77.6 in 73.2 in 4.4 in
Height 71.5 in 56.5 in 15 in
Curb Weight 4367 lb. 3471 lb. 896 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 18.0 gal. 2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 42.1 in 39.4 in 2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 64.5 in 56.7 in 7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 54.2 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 45.0 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 41.6 in 36.7 in 4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.2 in 55.7 in 7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 66.0 in 53.5 in 12.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.7 in 34.2 in 2.5 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) 79.2 in (over 2 rows) 41.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.1 ft3 14.3 ft3 20.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 63.6 ft3 14.3 49.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.4 ft3 14.3 ft3 94.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest

2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

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