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2009 Nissan Quest and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 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. | 3846 lb. | 445 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.3 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 | 34.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 53.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 44.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 31.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 12.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 67.5 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 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 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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