Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 107.5 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 180.1 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.9 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 56.1 in | 15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3455 lb. | 912 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 37.2 in | 4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 54.4 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 36.7 in | 4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 52.7 in | 10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 53.7 in | 12.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 30.6 in | 6.1 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) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 46.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 13.0 | 50.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |