Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
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 | 3688 lb. | 4291 lb. | -603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.7 in | -1.5 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 | 42.1 in | -5.3 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 | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -44 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 | 145.7 ft3 | -67.5 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 |
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 |