Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Focus | |
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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. | 2920 lb. | 1447 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 |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
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2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |