Subaru Outback (2006) vs. Nissan Quest (2014) Specs

vs.

◆

2006 Subaru Outback and 2014 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Subaru Outback	Nissan Quest
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	118.1 in	-13 in
Length	188.7 in	200.8 in	-12.1 in
Width	69.7 in	77.6 in	-7.9 in
Height	63.2 in	71.5 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	3320 lb.	4367 lb.	-1047 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	42.1 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	64.5 in	-10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	57.3 in	-6.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	43.8 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	41.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	63.2 in	-9.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	66.0 in	-13.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.7 in	-2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.5 in	-40.5 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-43 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	35.1 ft³	-1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	63.6 ft³	-30.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	108.4 ft³	-42.2 ft³

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Quest

2014 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

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.

See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.