Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
|
Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 103.9 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 180.9 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.7 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 66.4 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3653 lb. | 714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 57.0 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 56.5 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 53.0 in | 13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 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) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 40 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 34.4 | 29.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |