Nissan Quest vs. Ford Transit Connect Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Nissan Quest packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford Transit Connect down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Ford Transit Connect and the Nissan Quest most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Quest has a larger engine than the Ford Transit Connect. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Transit Connect could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan in terms of torque. The Quest packs quite a wallop compared to the Ford Transit Connect as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Nissan Quest over the Ford Transit Connect. The Ford is a better choice than the Nissan regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or big animals.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford Transit Connect than with the Nissan, because both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Ford Transit Connect's front cabin compared to the Nissan Quest. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Transit Connect make it more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan.

Dimensions
The Quest is considerably heavier than the Ford Transit Connect. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Quest than the Ford Transit Connect because of its larger tank. The Ford Transit Connect and the Quest compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Nissan Quest is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Ford is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Nissan Quest. The Nissan Quest pales in comparison to the Transit Connect in terms of gas mileage. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Ford Transit Connect is somewhat more economical than the Nissan. Regarding MSRP, the Nissan costs significantly more than the Ford.

Warranty
The Ford and the Nissan have the same basic warranty.