Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 325 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
|
Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,604 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,432 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,544 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,638 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,676 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 909 mm | 23 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) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 674 L | 320 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 23.8 | -22.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 1,589 L | 2 L |
2013 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2013 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |