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2015 Nissan Quest and 2011 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 109.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Length | 200.8 in | 188.4 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 75.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 68.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4045 lb. | 322 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 59.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 40.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 59.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 56.5 in | 9.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 36.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 55.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 42.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 29.2 in | 11.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 10.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 21.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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