Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 118.9 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 200.7 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.2 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 69.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4656 lb. | -289 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 61.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 61.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 57.9 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 57.8 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 48.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 33.2 in | 7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 9.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
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 |
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 |