Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 118.1 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 200.8 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 77.6 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 69.6 in | 71.5 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4149 lb. | 4367 lb. | -218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.7 in | 64.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 57.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.4 in | 63.2 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 66.0 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.7 in | 5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 61.2 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 49.6 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.7 in | 40.5 in | -9.8 in |
Total Legroom | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.8 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.8 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -28.6 ft3 |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 |