Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-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 | 4291 lb. | 3351 lb. | 940 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 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 | 42.1 in | 37.2 in | 4.9 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 44.1 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 | 145.7 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 79.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 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 |