Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5800 242 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 103.5 in | 20.5 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 171.3 in | 32.8 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.9 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 66.7 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3351 lb. | 661 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.7 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 54.6 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 56.3 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 54.6 in | 12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 37.2 in | 4.1 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 | 41.2 in | 0.0 in | 41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 44.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 23.6 | 64.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.7 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 82.1 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |