Compare 2008 Kia Sedona vs 2009 Nissan Quest

2008 Kia Sedona
2009 Nissan Quest
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4-Door LWB EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sedona 4-Door LWB EX 16 23 $24,265 $26,195
Sedona 4-Door LWB LX 16 23 $22,265 $23,595
Sedona 4-Door SWB 16 23 $19,895 $20,695
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4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Quest 4-Door Base 16 24 $24,049 $25,950
Quest 4-Door S 16 24 $24,697 $26,650
Quest 4-Door SE 16 24 $32,648 $35,650
Quest 4-Door SL 16 24 $27,984 $30,550

Pricing

Invoice Price
$24,265
$24,049

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$26,195
$25,950

Monthly Payment Estimate
$437 / month
$433 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.4
8.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Kia Sedona is one of the least expensive minivans on the market, but inexpensive is different than cheap. If you like what minivans provide but don’t appreciate the looks of most of them, you might still keep the 2009 Nissan Quest on your shopping list.

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Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg 16 mpg

Highway
23 mpg 24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
2WD Minivan 2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)
60.5 61.2

Second Leg Room (in)
40.9 42.1

Front Head Room (in)
40.9 41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)
172.3 131.0

Second Hip Room (in)
65.9 67.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)
63.2 63.8

Third Leg Room (in)
34.0 31.6

Second Head Room (in)
39.8 41.7

Passenger Capacity
7 7

Third Hip Room (in)
50.1 50.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.3 65.9

Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.7

Third Head Room (in)
38.3 37.6

Front Hip Room (in)
59.2 58.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)
69.3 71.9

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 25.0

Track Width, Rear (in)
66.3 67.3

Wheelbase (in)
118.9 124.0

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - NA

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.1 77.6

Track Width, Front (in)
66.3 67.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.6 5.8

Length, Overall (in)
202.0 204.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - NA

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
80.1 84.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 47.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - NA

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 148.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
141.5 148.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - 20.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
32.2 32.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 47.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD - 11.4 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x -TBD - 12.1 x 0.63

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1 20

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - NA

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 17

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.6 40.0

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.51 3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P235/60R17 P225/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P235/60R17 P225/65R16

Spare Tire Size
Compact T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4387 4293

Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Alloy Steel

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
4.1 10.36

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 130

Engine

Displacement
3.8L/231 3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
250 @ 6000 235 @ 5800

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6

Fuel System
MPFI SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
253 @ 3500 240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code
NA VQ35

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 24

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- 19

Transmission

Trans Type
5 5

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73 1.01

Trans Description Cont. Again
Sportmatic shifter NA

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.81 5.11

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.06 3.03

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.33 2.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 1.34

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.79 4.66

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.42 1.98

Summary

Vehicle Name
Kia Sedona Nissan Quest

Body Style
4 Door 4 Door Reg WB

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.91

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA

Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- 5

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