Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 200 hp@5200 225 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 110.5 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 198.1 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.0 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.4 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3495 lb. | 872 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 57.2 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.2 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 57.0 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 54.6 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 16.0 | 47.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 92.4 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. 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 |