Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 118.1 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 200.8 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 77.6 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 71.5 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 4367 lb. | -724 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 64.5 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 41.6 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 63.2 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 66.0 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 36.7 in | 5.2 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 | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 63.6 ft3 | -42.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -87.2 ft3 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred 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 |