Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 110.0 in | 14 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 190.7 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 72.1 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 57.9 in | 14 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 3237 lb. | 1054 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.3 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.7 in | 10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 37.6 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 55.7 in | 10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 54.5 in | 12.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 34.7 in | 7.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 15.4 | 72.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 130.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.