Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 118.9 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 200.7 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.2 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 69.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4656 lb. | -365 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 61.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 57.8 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.3 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 61.1 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 57.9 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 36.9 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 57.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 48.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 33.2 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 12 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | 28.8 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 |
2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |