Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 124.0 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 204.1 in | -20 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 77.6 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 71.9 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 4012 lb. | -110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 63.7 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 65.6 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 41.7 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 66.2 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 67.4 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.3 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.2 in | -41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -44.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 87.7 ft3 | -53.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 148.7 ft3 | -70.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |