Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 119.2 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 200.8 in | 0 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 76.0 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 74.3 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4848 lb. | -481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 59.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 57.2 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 57.2 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 59.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 48.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 34.4 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 7.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |