Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@5800 325 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 2,710 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,184 mm | 4,775 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,826 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,946 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,666 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,059 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,681 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,712 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,069 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,565 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,270 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,006 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 1,014 L | 914 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,483 L | 35.8 | -33.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,126 L | 1,747 L | 3 L |
2007 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |