Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 119.8 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 201.2 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 75.8 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4756 lb. | -389 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.9 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 58.5 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.3 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 58.3 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 56.0 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.6 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 50.4 in | 10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 42.8 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 31.5 in | 9 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 10.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2017 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review |
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