Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 124.0 in | -16.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 204.1 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.6 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 71.9 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4012 lb. | -725 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 63.7 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 65.6 in | -11.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.7 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 66.2 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 67.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.3 in | -3.5 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -42.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 87.7 ft3 | -72.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 148.7 ft3 | -133.9 ft3 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima 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 |