Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 101.5 in | 16.6 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 174.1 in | 26.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.5 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 56.9 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3508 lb. | 859 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 38.9 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 54.7 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.7 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 35.8 in | 5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 41.5 in | 21.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 0.0 in | 66 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 32.5 in | 4.2 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 46.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 28.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 6.6 | 57 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 97.9 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |