Nissan Quest (2014) vs. BMW X3 (2013) Specs

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2014 Nissan Quest and 2013 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Nissan Quest	BMW X3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	110.6 in	7.5 in
Length	200.8 in	183.0 in	17.8 in
Width	77.6 in	74.1 in	3.5 in
Height	71.5 in	65.4 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	4367 lb.	4112 lb.	255 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.1 in	40.7 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.5 in	57.3 in	7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	39.9 in	3.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.6 in	39.1 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	56.0 in	7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.0 in	0.0 in	66 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.7 in	36.8 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	40.0 in	0.0 in	40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.2 in	0.0 in	61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	40.5 in	0.0 in	40.5 in
Total Legroom	121 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	44.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.1 ft³	27.6 ft³	7.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	63.6 ft³	27.6	36 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.4 ft³	63.3 ft³	45.1 ft³

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

2013 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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