Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.3 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 184.1 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 74.4 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 67.9 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3846 lb. | 521 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 59.5 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 58.6 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 55.0 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 34.8 in | 5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 53.9 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 44.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 31.3 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 10.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 30.2 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |