2013 Nissan Quest vs 2013 Volkswagen Routan

2013 Nissan Quest

2013 Volkswagen Routan

Select style

4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door LE	19	25	$39,039	$42,640
Quest 4-Door S	19	25	$24,222	$25,990
Quest 4-Door SL	19	25	$30,875	$33,520
Quest 4-Door SV	19	25	$27,399	$29,740

Select style

4-Door Wgn S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Routan 4-Door Wgn S	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Routan 4-Door Wgn SE w/RSE & Navigation	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Routan 4-Door Wgn SEL Premium	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,039

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,640

N/A

Monthly Payment Estimate

$711 / month

N/A

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

Read Our Full Review

7.8

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

Road manners are good--but when it comes to core minivan duties like seating and safety, the 2013 Nissan Quest falls behind every other minivan on the market.

Top safety scores and spaciousness are in place, even if the VW Routan doesn't have all the same utility and tech options of the related Chrysler minivans.

TCC Likes

It's boxy, but good-looking
Steering has real feel
Comfortable ride

Airy, spacious cabin
Strong V-6 powertrain
Improved interior trim

TCC Dislikes

Less interior space than other minivans
Highway fuel economy lags a little
Seats don't fold away, or go away

Lacks all-wheel drive
Stow 'N Go is gone
Higher priced than Chryslers

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

2WD Minivan

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

49.6

48.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

64.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.8

40.6

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

40.0

37.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

57.0

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

62.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

42.1

37.2

Second Hip Room (in)

66.0

64.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.5

63.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

177.8

163.5

Third Leg Room (in)

40.5

31.8 - 37.6

Second Head Room (in)

41.6

39.2 - 39.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

65.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

200.8

202.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

73.0

68.9

Liftover Height (in)

25.0

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.7

64.8

Wheelbase (in)

118.1

121.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.6

76.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

46.2 - 48.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

143.8

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

108.4

140.6 - 144.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

20.2

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.7

32.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.7

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

63.6

83.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

47.7

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1 x 0.6

12.0 x 0.5

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4 x 1.1

11.9 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

20.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

38.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.6

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.6

16.9

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T135/90D16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55R18

225/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55R18

225/65R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

525

540

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

3600

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

3600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

360

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4548

4494

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.4

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

160

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6000

283 @ 6350

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

240 @ 4400

260 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/- TBD -

3.6L/220

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

- TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.76

3.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.88

3.16

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously variable ratio

Automatic w/manual shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37-0.43

4.12

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.28

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Minivan

Minivan

Vehicle Name

Nissan Quest

Volkswagen Routan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Twist Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.7

- TBD -

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2013 Nissan Quest vs 2013 Volkswagen Routan

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare