Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.1 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 200.8 in | -16.7 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 77.6 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 71.5 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 4367 lb. | -521 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 64.5 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 63.2 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 66.0 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 40.0 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 61.2 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 49.6 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 40.5 in | -9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -10.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -25.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -30.2 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |