Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@5800 325 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,150 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 5,184 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 76 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,069 mm | 934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 955 mm | -71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 1,006 mm | 794 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 915 L | -632 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 2,483 L | 966 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 4,126 L | -2 L |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |