Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
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@1800 |
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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 | 173.5 in | 27.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.5 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 56.8 in | 14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3549 lb. | 818 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 37.5 in | 4.6 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |