Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.1 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 200.8 in | -29.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.6 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 60.4 in | 71.5 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3106 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 64.5 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.3 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 41.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 63.2 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 66.0 in | -17.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.7 in | 0.7 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 | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -41.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 63.6 ft3 | -44.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.5 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -53.9 ft3 |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro.
2014 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 |