Compare 2009 Nissan Quest vs 2008 Toyota Sienna

2009 Nissan Quest
2008 Toyota Sienna
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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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5-Door 7-Pass Van CE FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van CE FWD 17 23 $21,994 $24,440
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van LE AWD 16 21 $26,220 $29,135
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van LE FWD 17 23 $23,367 $25,965
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van XLE AWD 16 21 $28,820 $32,385
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van XLE FWD 17 23 $26,365 $29,625
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd AWD 16 21 $33,609 $37,765
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd FWD 17 23 $31,651 $35,565
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van CE FWD 17 23 $22,128 $24,590
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van LE FWD 17 23 $23,503 $26,115
Pricing
Invoice Price
$24,049
$21,994
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$25,950
$24,440
Monthly Payment Estimate
$433 / month
$407 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
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. The 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan does almost everything right for the family, with a roomy, functional interior and great ride comfort, but there’s not a lot of personality.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
24 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Minivans 2WD Minivans
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
37.6 38.1
Front Hip Room (in)
58.5 58.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
131.0 177.4
Third Shoulder Room (in)
61.2 61.1
Second Leg Room (in)
42.1 39.6
Front Head Room (in)
41.7 42.0
Second Hip Room (in)
67.4 67.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
63.8 63.8
Passenger Capacity
7 7
Third Leg Room (in)
31.6 39.5
Second Head Room (in)
41.7 40.2
Third Hip Room (in)
50.0 51.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.9 64.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 42.9
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
204.1 201.0
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
71.9 68.9
Liftover Height (in)
25.0 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.3 66.9
Wheelbase (in)
124.0 119.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
NA - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
77.6 77.4
Track Width, Front (in)
67.3 65.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.8 6.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
32.1 43.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
47.7 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
84.8 94.5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
47.7 - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
148.7 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
148.1 148.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
20.2 - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.4 x 1.1 11.65 x - TBD -
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)
12.1 x 0.63 11.46 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20 20
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0 3.40
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17 15.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0 36.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R16 P215/65R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65R16 P215/65R16
Spare Tire Size
T135/80D16 T155/80D17
Front 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)
4293 4177
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact T155/80R17
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.36 11.7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
240 @ 4400 245 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
VQ35 NA
Displacement
3.5L/- TBD - 3.5L/211
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 5800 266 @ 6200
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
SMPI MPFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.98 1.52
Trans Type
5 5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.01 0.76
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.11 3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.03 2.36
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.27 3.08
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.34 1.05
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.66 4.24
Summary
Vehicle Name
Nissan Quest Toyota Sienna
Body Style
4 Door Reg WB 5 Door Reg WB
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.87 0.79
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91 1.02
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -

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