Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 104.7 in | 13.4 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 181.1 in | 19.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 71.5 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 66.3 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3360 lb. | 1007 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 57.1 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.3 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 52.4 in | 13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 52.6 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 43.3 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 30.0 in | 10.5 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 10.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |