Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 116.0 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 184.4 in | 16.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.9 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 72.3 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4100 lb. | 267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 55.8 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.0 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 56.8 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 56.7 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.2 in | -0.5 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) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 46.4 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | 26.4 ft3 |
2015 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 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |