Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,868 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 5,088 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,829 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 72 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,638 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,676 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,011 mm | 931 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,016 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 1,168 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,029 mm | 853 mm | -852 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 493 L | 501 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 1,342 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 2,413 L | 1 L |
2015 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |