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2008 Ford Taurus and 2014 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 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 | 200.4 in | 200.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 77.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 71.5 in | -10 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 | 41.3 in | 43.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 41.6 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 63.2 in | -5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 66.0 in | -12.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 36.7 in | 4.6 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 | 82.6 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -38.4 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus
| 2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus 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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