Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 120.6 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 189.7 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 72.2 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 72.0 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3979 lb. | 312 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 46.9 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.7 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.6 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 45.1 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 58.5 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 58.5 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.6 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 41.3 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 56.3 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 47.0 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 35.0 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | 10.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 | 28.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | 41.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect.