Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 106.3 in | 17.7 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 184.1 in | 20 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 74.4 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 67.9 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3688 lb. | 603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 59.5 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 55.8 in | 9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 58.6 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 55.0 in | 12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 36.8 in | 5.3 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 44 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 34.2 | 53.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |