Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 119.1 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 198.8 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.9 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 69.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4345 lb. | -54 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 61.8 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 59.2 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 40.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 61.9 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 59.1 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 54.6 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 40.9 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 32.2 in | 7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 9.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | 39.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | 57.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.