Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 124.0 in | -12.8 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 204.1 in | -19.9 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 77.6 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 71.9 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4082 lb. | 4291 lb. | -209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 63.7 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 65.6 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 41.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 66.2 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 67.4 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 42.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -43.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 87.7 ft3 | -55.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -76.8 ft3 |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
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 |