Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 112.9 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 202.9 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 76.2 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 60.7 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4015 lb. | 276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.0 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.9 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 56.3 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 37.8 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 56.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 55.8 in | 11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 38.1 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 43.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 20.1 | 67.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 125.6 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 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 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |