Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 102.5 in | 21.5 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 174.5 in | 29.6 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 71.2 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 65.6 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3404 lb. | 887 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.1 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.2 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 0.0 in | 65.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.0 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 55.0 in | 11.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 0.0 in | 67.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 35.8 in | 6.3 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 47.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 23.8 | 63.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 89.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.