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2014 Nissan Quest and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Quest | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 325 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-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 | 1,770 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 68 L | 8 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 | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,260 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 1,029 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 994 L | 968 L | 26 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,801 L | 34.2 | -33.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,070 L | 2,214 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Quest
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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