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2009 Nissan Quest and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 109.8 in | 14.2 in |
| Length | 204.1 in | 191.1 in | 13 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 75.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 68.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 4233 lb. | 58 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 57.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 59.6 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 57.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 38.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 35.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 55.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 45.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 27.7 in | 11.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 13.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 45.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 62 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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