Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 119.0 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 206.5 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.8 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 77.2 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 5578 lb. | -1211 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 63.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 60.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.1 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 63.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 59.9 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.1 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 51.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 50.2 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 37.7 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | 0.1 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 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |