Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 124.0 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 204.1 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 77.6 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 71.9 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4012 lb. | 21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.7 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 65.6 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 66.2 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 67.4 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 61.6 in | -11 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 50.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 41.2 in | -7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -10 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 87.7 ft3 | -40.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 148.7 ft3 | -63.5 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |