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2011 Nissan Quest and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Passat | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 110.4 in | 7.7 in |
| Length | 200.8 in | 191.6 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 72.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 58.5 in | 13 in |
| Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3166 lb. | 1201 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 38.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 56.9 in | 7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 57.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 0.0 in | 66 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.1 in | -2.4 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 39.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 15.9 | 47.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 92.5 ft3 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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