Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 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 Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 118.1 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 200.8 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 77.6 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 71.5 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4367 lb. | -597 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 64.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.3 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 43.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 41.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 63.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 66.0 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -39.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 63.6 ft3 | -48.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -92.9 ft3 |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |
2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |