Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 119.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 200.2 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 78.2 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 68.9 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 4310 lb. | 57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 65.0 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.5 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 64.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 66.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 61.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 50.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 36.3 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 87.1 ft3 | -23.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -41.6 ft3 |
2013 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 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2014 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Sienna's seats are cushier than those in the Odyssey or the Sedona. But I slightly preferred the Sedona's front seats because they had four-way lumbar (rather than two-way) and provided more lateral support. The Toyota earns a clear win in front seat space. The first-row foot wells are unusually wide, and there's no tall center console (as in the Kia) or a protruding center stack (as in the Honda) to crowd the driver's right elbow or knee. This said, a relatively tall instrument panel does cut into the view forward and contribute to the Sienna feeling larger than the others. see full Toyota Sienna review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Sienna.