Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 107.5 in | 16.5 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 180.1 in | 24 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.9 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 56.1 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3455 lb. | 836 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 37.2 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 54.4 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.1 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.7 in | 5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 52.7 in | 13.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 53.7 in | 13.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 30.6 in | 11.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 48.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 13.0 | 74.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 132.7 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 2012 Lexus IS.