Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 1,069 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,057 mm | 924 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 932 mm | -33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,029 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 994 L | -603 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 1,801 L | 12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 3,070 L | 10.8 |
2006 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |