Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 124.0 in | -13 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 204.1 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 77.6 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 71.9 in | -13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4012 lb. | -517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.9 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 63.7 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 65.6 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 41.7 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 66.2 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 67.4 in | -11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.2 in | -41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -42 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 87.7 ft3 | -73.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 148.7 ft3 | -134.3 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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 |