Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Nissan Altima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 109.3 in | 14.7 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 190.7 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.7 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 57.9 in | 14 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3180 lb. | 1111 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.7 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 56.8 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.1 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.8 in | 4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 55.5 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 52.5 in | 14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 35.8 in | 6.3 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 15.3 | 72.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 130.4 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |