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2009 Nissan Quest and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 103.1 in | 20.9 in |
| Length | 204.1 in | 177.2 in | 26.9 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 72.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 71.9 in | 66.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3737 lb. | 554 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.3 in | 11.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 56.5 in | 9.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 53.9 in | 13.5 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) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 45 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 30.5 | 57.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | 68 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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