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2008 Ford Escape and 2014 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 118.1 in | -15 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 200.8 in | -26.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 77.6 in | -6.5 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 71.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3387 lb. | 4367 lb. | -980 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 64.5 in | -7.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.3 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 41.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 63.2 in | -7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 66.0 in | -16.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.7 in | -1.1 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 | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -43.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 63.6 ft3 | -34.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -42.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape 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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