Nissan Quest 0–60 Times
The Nissan Quest 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 13 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Nissan Quest is the 2014 Nissan Quest LE, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 90.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Nissan Quest is the 2001 Nissan Quest SE, which took 11.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.50 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Nissan Quest tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.01 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.85 seconds at 84.76 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.90sec
2014 LE · stock
Average 0–60
9.01sec
Across 13 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.85sec
@ 84.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
11.50sec
2001 SE
Across 13 verified runs, the Nissan Quest ranges from 7.90 to 11.50 seconds 0–60, with a 9.01-second average.
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Nissan Quest Performance Overview
Nissan’s minivan line ran from 1995 to 2014 in this test set, with 13 verified tests covering seven model years. Early Quest performance was defined by the V40 and V41 eras, using naturally aspirated VG-series V6 power. The 151-hp 1995 Quest GXE set the baseline at 11.4 seconds to 60 mph, and the 170-hp V41 improved slightly, with the 1999 GXE reaching 60 mph in 11.2 seconds. That period also includes the slowest recorded run here, an 11.5-second 0-60 time for the 2001 SE.
A major shift came with the V42 generation in 2004, when the Quest adopted the 240-hp VQ35DE 3.5-liter V6. The 2004 Quest 3.5 SE cut 0-60 to 7.9 seconds, establishing the quickest figure in the model’s recorded history and marking a substantial change from the earlier VG-powered vans. Through the rest of V42, the Quest stayed in the mid-to-high-8-second range.
The final RE52 era continued with the same VQ35DE architecture, now at 260 hp, and kept performance near that improved level. The 2014 LE matched the all-time best at 7.9 seconds to 60 mph and recorded the quickest quarter-mile here at 16.1 seconds at 90.1 mph. Across all recorded tests, the Quest remained gasoline-only, ending its run with its strongest acceleration figures.
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Nissan Quest 0–60 Times by Generation: V40 to RE52
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE52 | 2011–2017 | 8.10s | 7.90s — 2014 LE | 5 | The RE52 generation (2011–2017) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2014 LE at 7.90 seconds. Output was 260 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| V42 | 2004–2009 | 8.50s | 7.90s — 2004 3.5 SE | 5 | The V42 generation (2004–2009) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2004 3.5 SE at 7.90 seconds. Output was 240 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations. |
| V41 | 1999–2002 | 11.35s | 11.20s — 1999 GXE | 2 | The V41 generation (1999–2002) averaged 11.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1999 GXE at 11.20 seconds. Output was 170 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. |
| V40 | 1993–1998 | 11.40s | 11.40s — 1995 GXE | 1 | The V40 generation (1993–1998) averaged 11.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 GXE at 11.40 seconds. Output was 151 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
RE52
2011–2017
Avg 0–60
8.10s
Fastest
7.90s
Tests
5
2014 LE
The RE52 generation (2011–2017) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2014 LE at 7.90 seconds. Output was 260 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
V42
2004–2009
Avg 0–60
8.50s
Fastest
7.90s
Tests
5
2004 3.5 SE
The V42 generation (2004–2009) averaged 8.50 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2004 3.5 SE at 7.90 seconds. Output was 240 hp across 3.5L V6 configurations.
V41
1999–2002
Avg 0–60
11.35s
Fastest
11.20s
Tests
2
1999 GXE
The V41 generation (1999–2002) averaged 11.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1999 GXE at 11.20 seconds. Output was 170 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.
V40
1993–1998
Avg 0–60
11.40s
Fastest
11.40s
Tests
1
1995 GXE
The V40 generation (1993–1998) averaged 11.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1995 GXE at 11.40 seconds. Output was 151 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
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Nissan Quest 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
13 tests · 7 years
▾
2014 Nissan Quest
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
2014 Nissan Quest LE
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 90.1 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,398 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 25 H / 22.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 13
How we verify Nissan Quest performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Quest trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan Quest 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Nissan Quest performance FAQs
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The 2014 Nissan Quest LE reaches 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 16.1 seconds at 90.1 mph. That makes the 2014 LE the quickest Quest on record to 60 mph and also the fastest Quest in the quarter mile.
The quickest Nissan Quest on record is the 2014 Quest LE, with a 0-60 time of 7.9 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 16.1 seconds with a 90.1 mph trap speed, making it the top-performing Quest overall.
The fastest stock Nissan Quest is the 2014 LE, which runs 0-60 in 7.9 seconds. All 13 recorded Quest tests are production vehicles, so the fastest overall Quest and the fastest stock Quest are the same vehicle in this case.
The RE52, which covers the 2011-2017 fourth-generation Quest, averages 8.1 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest RE52 on record is the 2014 LE at 7.9 seconds, making this the fastest Quest generation overall by average acceleration.
The V42 third-generation Nissan Quest, sold from 2004 to 2009, averages 8.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.9 seconds by the 2004 Quest 3.5 SE, so the V42 remains one of the strongest-performing Quest generations.
The V41 second-generation Nissan Quest, built from 1999 to 2002, averages 11.35 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. The fastest V41 on record is the 1999 GXE at 11.2 seconds, which places it well behind the later V42 and RE52 generations.
The V40 first-generation Nissan Quest, sold from 1993 to 1998, records an average 0-60 time of 11.4 seconds across 1 test. Its fastest run is also 11.4 seconds, set by the 1995 GXE. That makes it the slowest Quest generation on record by average acceleration.
The fastest Nissan Quest generation by average 0-60 time is the RE52 fourth generation from 2011 to 2017, averaging 8.1 seconds across 5 tests. The V42 third generation follows at 8.5 seconds, while the older V41 and V40 generations average 11.35 and 11.4 seconds respectively.
At their best, the Nissan Quest LE and Quest 3.5 SE are tied. The LE’s quickest recorded 0-60 time is 7.9 seconds, and the 3.5 SE also posts a best of 7.9 seconds. On average, LE tests are quicker at 8.1 seconds versus 8.5 seconds for the 3.5 SE.
Across 13 recorded Nissan Quest tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.85 seconds at 84.8 mph. The fastest Quest in the quarter mile is the 2014 LE, which runs 16.1 seconds at 90.1 mph. That same 2014 LE is also the quickest Quest to 60 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Quest can do, not a single marketing claim.
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