Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 108.3 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 191.6 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.5 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 68.2 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4550 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.2 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 61.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.0 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.2 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 61.5 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 59.1 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 37.5 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 57.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 42.0 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 29.1 in | 11.4 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 12 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |