| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Focus | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 104.3 in | 13.8 in |
| Length | 200.8 in | 171.6 in | 29.2 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 71.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 57.7 in | 13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 2948 lb. | 1419 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 38.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 55.6 in | 8.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 53.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 52.7 in | 13.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 33.2 in | 3.5 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) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 45.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 23.8 | 39.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 63.6 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 2017 Ford Focus.