Nissan Quest (2014) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2014 Nissan Quest and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Nissan Quest	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	CVT	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	3,000 mm	2,670 mm	1 mm
Length	5,100 mm	4,793 mm	1 mm
Width	1,971 mm	1,770 mm	0 mm
Height	1,816 mm	1,605 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,981 kg	1,635 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	76 L	64 L	12 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,069 mm	1,029 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,638 mm	1,382 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,455 mm	1,295 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,113 mm	1,120 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,057 mm	993 mm	-992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,605 mm	1,364 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,676 mm	1,336 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	932 mm	861 mm	71 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)	1,981 mm (over 2 rows)	2 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	994 L	949 L	45 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,801 L	33.5	-32.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	3,070 L	1,875 L	2 L

2014 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

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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