Hyundai Sonata (2016) vs. Nissan Quest (2015) Specs

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2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Nissan Quest
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	118.1 in	-7.7 in
Length	191.1 in	200.8 in	-9.7 in
Width	73.4 in	77.6 in	-4.2 in
Height	58.1 in	71.5 in	-13.4 in
Curb Weight	3492 lb.	4367 lb.	-875 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	42.1 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	64.5 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	57.3 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	43.8 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	41.6 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	63.2 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	66.0 in	-9.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	36.7 in	-1.1 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	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-39.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	35.1 ft³	-18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	63.6 ft³	-47.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	108.4 ft³	-92.1 ft³

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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2015 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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