Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 124.0 in | -10 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 204.1 in | -12 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 77.6 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 71.9 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 4291 lb. | -43 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 63.7 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 65.6 in | -8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 41.7 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 66.2 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 67.4 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 42.1 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 61.6 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 50.0 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 39.6 in | -6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -11.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 87.7 ft3 | -38.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -48.1 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego 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 |