Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 108.3 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 184.0 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.7 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 64.8 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3710 lb. | 657 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.7 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 58.0 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.7 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.8 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 53.0 in | 13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.4 in | 0.3 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 29.9 | 33.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 49.8 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 |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |