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2013 Nissan Quest and 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| 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 Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 111.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 200.8 in | 191.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 72.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 57.1 in | 14.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3232 lb. | 1135 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 38.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 57.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 56.1 in | 9.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.7 in | -2 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) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 40.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 20.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 14.8 | 48.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 93.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 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 |
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