Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Buick Regal | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 107.8 in | 16.2 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 190.2 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.1 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 58.4 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3600 lb. | 691 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 38.8 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.7 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 55.4 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.8 in | 4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 54.4 in | 11.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 52.3 in | 15.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.3 in | 4.8 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 44 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 14.2 | 73.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 131.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 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 |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |