Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura TL | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 118.1 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 200.8 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.6 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 71.5 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4367 lb. | -787 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 42.1 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 64.5 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.3 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.6 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 63.2 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 66.0 in | -12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.7 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -43.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 63.6 ft3 | -51.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -95.9 ft3 |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |
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 |