Volkswagen Jetta (2014) vs. Nissan Quest (2014) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2014 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Nissan Quest
Engine	turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	118.1 in	-13.7 in
Length	182.2 in	200.8 in	-18.6 in
Width	70.0 in	77.6 in	-7.6 in
Height	57.2 in	71.5 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3007 lb.	4367 lb.	-1360 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	42.1 in	-3.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	64.5 in	-9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.8 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	41.6 in	-4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	63.2 in	-9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	66.0 in	-66 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.7 in	1.4 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	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-41.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	35.1 ft³	-19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	63.6 ft³	-48.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	108.4 ft³	-92.9 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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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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