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Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 112.2 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 186.5 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.6 in | 4 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 68.9 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4114 lb. | 177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.7 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 61.1 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.5 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 40.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 58.7 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 61.1 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 48.5 in | 13.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 48.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 34.6 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 9.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | 33.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | 36.8 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 Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |