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

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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

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8.2

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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.

TCC Likes

Powerful and quick, especially in the base form
Roomy
Very practical

Strong acceleration
Exotic looking…for a van
Foldaway seating

TCC Dislikes

Not as refined as leading minivans
Lags behind Chrysler regarding features
Handling not class leading

Cheap interior materials
Design mismatch between interior and exterior
Protruding center stack might interfere with front legroom

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivan

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Third Head Room (in)

38.3

37.6

Front Hip Room (in)

59.2

58.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

42.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

172.3

131.0

Front Head Room (in)

40.9

41.7

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

Third Hip Room (in)

50.1

50.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.3

65.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

202.0

204.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

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 -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

67.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- 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 -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

148.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x -TBD -

12.1 x 0.63

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x - TBD -

11.4 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.51

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.6

40.0

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60R17

P225/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60R17

P225/65R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4387

4293

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.1

10.36

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

253 @ 3500

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

VQ35

Displacement

3.8L/231

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

250 @ 6000

235 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPFI

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.79

4.66

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.98

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

1.01

Trans Description Cont. Again

Sportmatic shifter

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

5.11

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

3.03

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.33

2.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

4 Door Reg WB

Vehicle Name

Kia Sedona

Nissan Quest

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Independent Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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