| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Ford C-MAX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 2,649 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,184 mm | 4,409 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,826 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,946 kg | 1,651 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 51 L | 25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,666 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,059 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,681 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,712 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,565 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,270 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 1,006 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 694 L | 221 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,483 L | 24.5 | -22.5 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,126 L | 1,489 L | 3 L |
| 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 2017 Ford C-MAX.