Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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 | 2,690 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 76 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,057 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 932 mm | 3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,029 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 994 L | -23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 1,801 L | 33.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 3,070 L | -2 L |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2015 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 |