Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.3 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 179.3 in | 21.5 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 72.4 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 65.7 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3433 lb. | 934 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.1 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 57.5 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.0 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.5 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 53.7 in | 12.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.3 in | -2.6 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) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 40.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 34.1 | 29.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |