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2008 Nissan Quest and 2008 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 106.7 in | 17.3 in |
| Length | 204.1 in | 188.0 in | 16.1 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 71.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 59.7 in | 12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3473 lb. | 818 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 38.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 55.7 in | 8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 0.0 in | 65.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 38.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 54.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 0.0 in | 67.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 35.8 | 51.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 84 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Quest
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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