Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 2,700 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 76 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 932 mm | 3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 1,016 mm | 883 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 1,029 mm | 794 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 994 L | -711 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,801 L | 967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 3,070 L | -1 L |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
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 |