Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 107.9 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 187.8 in | 13 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 74.2 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 66.3 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4178 lb. | 189 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.1 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 58.0 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.7 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 57.6 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 54.5 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.8 in | -0.1 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 41.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 40.0 | 23.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | 28.1 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 |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
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