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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.1 in | -8.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 200.8 in | -9.7 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 77.6 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 71.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 4367 lb. | -134 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 64.5 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 63.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 66.0 in | -8.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 40.0 in | -4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 61.2 in | -6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 49.6 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 40.5 in | -12.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -10.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -24.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
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