2012 Kia Sedona vs 2012 Nissan Quest

2012 Kia Sedona

2012 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wgn EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona 4-Door Wgn EX	18	25	$27,275	$29,190
Sedona 4-Door Wgn LX	18	25	$24,165	$24,900

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4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door LE	19	24	$38,774	$42,350
Quest 4-Door S	19	24	$24,222	$25,990
Quest 4-Door SL	19	24	$31,776	$34,500
Quest 4-Door SV	19	24	$28,604	$31,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,275

$38,774

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,190

$42,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$487 / month

$706 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The aging Kia Sedona still offers the usual minivan virtues of people-carrying and cargo-toting, but there are newer, more flexible, safer choices.

It's less spacious and less flexible than before, but the 2012 Nissan Quest drives better than other minivans.

TCC Likes

A minivan bargain
Lots of standard features
Reasonably brisk performance

Good offbeat looks
Steering feel
Ride quality

TCC Dislikes

Seating isn't the most flexible
Recent safety scores are lower

The smallest minivan interior
The lowest minivan gas mileage
Seats don't fold away, or go away

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivan - 2WD

2WD Minivans

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

65.9

66.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

64.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

172.3

177.8

Third Leg Room (in)

34.0

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

41.6

Third Hip Room (in)

50.1

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.3

63.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.3

40.0

Front Hip Room (in)

59.2

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.9

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

118.9

118.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

202.0

200.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.3

73.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

25.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

67.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

80.1

63.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

47.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

143.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

141.5

108.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

20.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.2

25.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

47.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x - TBD -

12.1 x 0.6

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

20.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

18.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.6

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

3.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60R17

P235/55R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/90D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60R17

P235/55R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

525

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4374

4548

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

18 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.6

10.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 4500

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/212

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

271 @ 6300

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

1.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

4.88

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Continuously variable ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.25

2.37-0.43

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sedona

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Passenger van

4 Door Minivan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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