Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 130.5 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 210.2 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.7 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 72.5 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4618 lb. | -251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 59.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.4 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 58.9 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 55.5 in | 10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 35.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 63.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 108.4 ft3 |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |