Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 118.1 in | -15.3 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 200.8 in | -29.5 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 77.6 in | -9.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.5 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 64.5 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 57.3 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 41.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 63.2 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 66.0 in | -12.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.7 in | -1.3 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -42.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 63.6 ft3 | -45.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -55.6 ft3 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra 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 |