Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 118.1 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 200.8 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.6 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 71.5 in | -14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3446 lb. | 4367 lb. | -921 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 42.1 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 64.5 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 63.2 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 66.0 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.7 in | 0.4 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 | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -41.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.5 | 63.6 ft3 | -47.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.5 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -91.9 ft3 |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion 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 |