Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 112.9 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 202.9 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 76.2 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 60.7 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3969 lb. | 398 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.0 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 57.9 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.9 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.8 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 56.9 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 55.8 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.1 in | -1.4 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 41 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 20.1 | 43.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 88.3 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 Taurus.