Model Year | 2015 | 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 |
2015 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 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 |