Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
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 | 3,000 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,676 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,971 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,981 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 75 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,638 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,057 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,676 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 935 mm | -3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 1,016 mm | 884 mm | -883 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 1,133 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,029 mm | 795 mm | -794 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 283 L | 711 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 968 L | -967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 2,214 L | 1 L |
2014 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |