Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,690 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,524 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,629 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 57 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,638 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,676 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 935 mm | -3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,016 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,029 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 971 L | 23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 34.3 | -33.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 1,920 L | 2 L |
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 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |