Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 200 hp@5200 225 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 110.5 in | 13.5 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 198.1 in | 6 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.0 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 57.4 in | 14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3495 lb. | 796 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.2 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 55.3 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 37.2 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 57.0 in | 9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 54.6 in | 12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.6 in | 4.5 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 16.0 | 71.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 129.7 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 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |