Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,150 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 5,184 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,059 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,059 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,565 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,270 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,006 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 915 L | -507 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 2,483 L | 12.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 4,126 L | 10.4 |
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 |
2008 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 |
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 |
2008 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 |