Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Lincoln MKX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 111.2 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 186.5 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 75.8 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 67.2 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4220 lb. | 71 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.9 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.8 in | 10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.3 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 58.8 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 56.1 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.3 in | 2.8 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 43.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 32.0 | 55.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 | 77 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 |
2008 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Very hard seats with the air conditioned seat option see full Lincoln MKX review |