Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 101.2 in | 16.9 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 159.4 in | 41.4 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 67.7 in | 9.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.3 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 2729 lb. | 1638 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.0 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 53.1 in | 11.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.1 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 37.6 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 52.1 in | 11.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 51.2 in | 14.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 31.1 in | 5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 121 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 46.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 15.0 | 48.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 |
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 |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |