Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 112.6 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 198.3 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.9 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 70.0 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4457 lb. | -90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 61.5 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.6 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 61.0 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 56.8 in | 9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.5 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 50.8 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 40.7 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 33.3 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | 26.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.