Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Buick Verano | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 105.7 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 183.9 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 71.5 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 58.4 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3550 lb. | 817 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 38.3 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 55.1 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.0 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.8 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 52.9 in | 10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 51.9 in | 14.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 34.7 in | 2 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 14.3 | 49.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 94.1 ft3 |
2014 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review |