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Nissan Quest (2015) vs. Nissan Altima (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Nissan Quest and 2012 Nissan Altima specs.

2015 Nissan Quest and 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
Model Nissan Quest Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,000 mm 2,776 mm 1 mm
Length 5,100 mm 4,844 mm 1 mm
Width 1,971 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,816 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,981 kg 1,442 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 76 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,638 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,120 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,057 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,605 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,676 mm 1,334 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 932 mm 909 mm 23 mm
Headroom, Row 3 1,016 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,554 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,260 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 1,029 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Total Legroom 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 994 L 433 L 561 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,801 L 15.3 -14.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,070 L 15.3 -12.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest

2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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