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2013 Nissan Quest and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Taurus | |
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| 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. | 4015 lb. | 352 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
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