Nissan Quest (2009) vs. Buick Encore (2018) Specs

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2009 Nissan Quest and 2018 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Nissan Quest	Buick Encore
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.0 in	100.6 in	23.4 in
Length	204.1 in	168.4 in	35.7 in
Width	77.6 in	69.9 in	7.7 in
Height	71.9 in	65.3 in	6.6 in
Curb Weight	4291 lb.	3237 lb.	1054 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	14.0 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.7 in	39.6 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.7 in	54.1 in	9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	65.6 in	51.7 in	13.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.8 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.7 in	38.8 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	66.2 in	52.6 in	13.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	67.4 in	50.1 in	17.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.1 in	35.8 in	6.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.6 in	0.0 in	61.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.0 in	0.0 in	50 in
Legroom, Row 3	39.6 in	0.0 in	39.6 in
Total Legroom	123.4 in (over 3 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	46.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	18.8 ft³	13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	87.7 ft³	18.8	68.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	145.7 ft³	48.4 ft³	97.3 ft³

2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review

2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review

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