Mercury Villager vs. Nissan Quest
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercury Villager and Nissan Quest contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercury Villager and the Nissan Quest.
In comparing the Mercury Villager's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Mercury Villager has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mercury Villager and Nissan Quest have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercury Villager's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Mercury Villager is a better car than the Nissan Quest.
Pricing: A used 2002 Mercury Villager ranges from $1,995 to $11,125 while a used 2002 Nissan Quest is priced between $2,495 to $6,247.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Mercury Villager and the Nissan Quest makes 170 horsepower. Both the Villager and the Quest are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercury Villager and Nissan Quest are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$22,540
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$17,095 - $27,675
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,279
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$22,540
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$17,095 - $27,675
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,269
Price Range:
$1,995 - $11,125
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$6,044
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$3,790 - $20,405
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$4,252
Price Range:
$2,495 - $6,247
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$6,044
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$3,790 - $20,405
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87,391
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mercury Villager Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Nissan Quest Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercury Villager
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Quest
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 13.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 13.3
Mercury Villager Rankings
Not yet available
Nissan Quest Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercury Villager Trim Levels
Estate, Sport, Value
Nissan Quest Trim Levels
GLE, GXE, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3997 lbs
Width:
74.9 inches
Height:
70.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3984 lbs
Width:
74.9 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Pacific Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Gold
Light Parchment Gold Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Deep Jewel Green Clearcoat Metallic / Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Cordovan Red Clearcoat Metallic / Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic / True Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
Silver Clearcoat Metallic
White
Oxford White Clearcoat
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Windsor Blue/Quicksilver Clearcoat
Gold
Not available
Green
Evergreen Dusk Clearcoat Metallic / Evergreen Dusk/Natural Beige Clearcoat
Red
Sunset Red/Quicksilver Clearcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Clearcoat Metallic
White
Nordic White Clearcoat / Sunset Red Clearcoat
Beige
Natural Beige Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Shadow Gray/Quicksilver Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Golden Mink / Portland Grey
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Blue
Slate
Brown
Mocha
