Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 115.6 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 195.9 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 73.4 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 58.3 in | 13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3748 lb. | 543 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 58.3 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.3 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.3 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 37.7 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 57.9 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 54.3 in | 13.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 38.6 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 40.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 15.9 | 71.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 129.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2010 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very supportive, easily adjusted for that "just right" feeling. Very comfortable for extended periods of time. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Few cars offer the marriage of rear wheel drive performance with this amount of back seat room for the longer ride (travelling) with 4 adults. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of leg room and width. Air conditioning and heat controls that can be controlled separately from the front passengers choices. Rear window shade. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No discomfort noted on several trips of 250+ miles. Adjustable lumbar support is very nice (not just in/out, but also up/down). see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
First, I am a tall person and the seatbelt height adjustment does not go high enough, so if an accident should occur I believe that the shoulder belt will slip off. Also, the seats could be built more comfortable, more sporty. see full Hyundai Genesis review |