Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 108.8 in | 15.2 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 178.9 in | 25.2 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.1 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 69.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3971 lb. | 320 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.2 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 56.8 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 56.4 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 47.4 in | 20 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.7 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 44.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 32.1 | 55.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | 80.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Dodge Nitro.