Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 113.9 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 188.8 in | 15.3 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 76.4 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 68.2 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4711 lb. | -699 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 39.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 0.0 in | 65.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 38.9 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 56.7 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 0.0 in | 67.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 34.9 in | 6.4 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 | 41.2 in | 0.0 in | 41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 47.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 32.1 | 55.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.7 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |