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2011 Nissan Quest and 2006 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,710 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,100 mm | 4,780 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,971 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,816 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,499 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,638 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,676 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 958 mm | -26 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 1,016 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 1,029 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 402 L | 592 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 14.2 | -11.2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Quest
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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