Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Lexus CT | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 102.4 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 170.1 in | 30.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 69.5 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 56.7 in | 14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3130 lb. | 1237 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 37.8 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 53.9 in | 10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.0 in | 4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 52.6 in | 10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 51.8 in | 14.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 32.9 in | 3.8 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) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 46.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 14.3 | 49.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 76.4 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 |
2015 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |