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2014 Nissan Quest and 2013 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Dodge Durango | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 5-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 | 199.8 in | 1 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Durango
| 2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Durango
| 2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |
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