Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,481 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 45 L | 31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,638 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,676 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 914 mm | 18 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) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 612 L | 382 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 21.6 | -20.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 1,121 L | 2 L |
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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |