Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Lincoln Town Car | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 117.7 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 215.4 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.5 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 59.0 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4345 lb. | -54 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 60.3 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 57.0 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 37.4 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 59.9 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 58.0 in | 9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.6 in | 2.5 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) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 21.0 | 66.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 124.7 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 |
2006 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
There is no center console and the seats are wide. see full Lincoln Town Car review |
2006 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The front seats are lovely to look at, but are basically flat sofas and not quite as supportive as I would like. They adjust infinitely, and along with an adjustable steering wheel and adjustable pedals you can get a good driving position - but I have to give Buick the nod for a more orthopedically-designed and cradling seat. I also would wish to be able to defeat the feature that automatically moves the seat back two inches when the key is removed from the ignition. Can't be done without an expensive dealer visit to download new softare into the door control module. see full Lincoln Town Car review |