Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 325 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,710 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,775 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 973 mm | -972 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 | 980 mm | -979 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 | 1,014 L | 993 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 35.8 | -34.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 1,747 L | 2 L |
2012 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 |
2009 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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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 |
2009 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 |