Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,046 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,073 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 76 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,275 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,057 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,240 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 932 mm | -61 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,029 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 994 L | -544 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 1,801 L | 14.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 3,070 L | -3 L |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
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 |