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2012 Toyota Avalon and 2014 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 118.1 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 200.8 in | -3.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 77.6 in | -4.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 71.5 in | -13 in |
| Curb Weight | 3572 lb. | 4367 lb. | -795 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 42.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 64.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 41.6 in | -4.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 63.2 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 66.0 in | -9.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.7 in | 4.2 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -38.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 63.6 ft3 | -49.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -94 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Avalon
| 2012 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Avalon
| 2012 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon 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 |
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