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

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	Nissan Quest
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	118.1 in	-15.6 in
Length	174.5 in	200.8 in	-26.3 in
Width	71.2 in	77.6 in	-6.4 in
Height	65.6 in	71.5 in	-5.9 in
Curb Weight	3404 lb.	4367 lb.	-963 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	20.0 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	42.1 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	64.5 in	-8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	43.8 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	41.6 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	63.2 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	66.0 in	-66 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.7 in	-0.9 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	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-45.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	35.1 ft³	-11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	63.6 ft³	-39.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	108.4 ft³	-52.3 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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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