Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 2,670 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,184 mm | 4,793 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,826 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,946 kg | 1,510 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,666 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,059 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,681 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,712 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 861 mm | -860 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) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 949 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,483 L | 33.5 | -31.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,126 L | 1,875 L | 3 L |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |