Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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 Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.1 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 200.8 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 77.6 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 71.5 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4367 lb. | 20 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 64.5 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 57.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 63.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 66.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.7 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 61.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 49.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 40.5 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | 33.1 ft3 |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |