Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 2,830 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,184 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,826 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,946 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,666 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,059 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,681 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,712 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,565 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,270 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,006 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 419 L | 496 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,483 L | 14.8 | -12.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,126 L | 14.8 | -10.8 L |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |