Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 110.2 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 193.1 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 74.2 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 66.5 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 3946 lb. | 421 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 59.4 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 58.6 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 55.4 in | 10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 41.3 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 35.7 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 53.9 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 44.1 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 31.5 in | 9 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | 28.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.