Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Edge | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 111.2 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 184.2 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 76.0 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 67.0 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4056 lb. | 235 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.9 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.8 in | 10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.3 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 58.7 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 56.1 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.6 in | 2.5 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) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 32.2 | 55.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 76.8 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 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |