2016 Kia Sedona vs 2016 Nissan Quest

2016 Kia Sedona

2016 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wgn EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona 4-Door Wgn EX	18	24	$30,813	$32,700
Sedona 4-Door Wgn L	18	24	$25,581	$26,400
Sedona 4-Door Wgn LX	18	24	$27,466	$28,500
Sedona 4-Door Wgn SX	18	25	$34,176	$36,400
Sedona 4-Door Wgn SX-L	17	22	$37,328	$39,900

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4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door Platinum	20	27	$40,346	$43,230
Quest 4-Door S	20	27	$25,243	$26,580
Quest 4-Door SL	20	27	$32,024	$34,110
Quest 4-Door SV	20	27	$28,677	$30,540

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,813

$40,346

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,700

$43,230

Monthly Payment Estimate

$545 / month

$721 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Kia Sedona is a viable alternative to the four top-selling minivans, with a quiet and spacious interior, a very comfortable high-end seating option, a smooth ride, and a modern infotainment system.

The Nissan Quest may have the best road manners of any minivan, but it lags in safety and space, two musts for most minivan buyers.

TCC Likes

A tastefully updated shape
Quiet cabin
Impressive infotainment

CVT is fairly responsive
Smooth ride
Steering feels direct

TCC Dislikes

Gas mileage is just average
A hefty van, even in base trim
No all-wheel drive option

Confusing audio layout
Seats don't fold away
Less interior space than other minivans

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

65.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

172.3

177.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.9

64.5

Third Leg Room (in)

34.8

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

41.6

Third Hip Room (in)

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.1

63.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

43.8

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.6

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.8

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

120.5

118.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

68.5

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

201.4

200.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

142

108.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.9

25.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

78.4

63.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

63.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

86.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/55TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/55TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4539

4553

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 6.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 5200

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

276 @ 6000

260 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.25

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

4.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sedona

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)