Nissan Quest (2012) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2020) Specs

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2012 Nissan Quest and 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Nissan Quest	Volkswagen Arteon
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950
Transmission	CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	111.9 in	6.2 in
Length	200.8 in	191.4 in	9.4 in
Width	77.6 in	73.7 in	3.9 in
Height	71.5 in	56.5 in	15 in
Curb Weight	4367 lb.	3655 lb.	712 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.1 in	37.7 in	4.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.5 in	56.5 in	8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	41.2 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.6 in	37.0 in	4.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	54.7 in	8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.0 in	0.0 in	66 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.7 in	40.2 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	40.0 in	0.0 in	40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.2 in	0.0 in	61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	40.5 in	0.0 in	40.5 in
Total Legroom	121 in (over 3 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	39.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.1 ft³	27.2 ft³	7.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	63.6 ft³	27.2	36.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.4 ft³	55.0 ft³	53.4 ft³

2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	. see full Nissan Quest review
2011	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review