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
4-Door Base 16 24 $24,049 $25,950
4-Door S 16 24 $24,697 $26,650
4-Door SL 16 24 $27,984 $30,550
4-Door SE 16 24 $32,648 $35,650
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5-Door 7-Pass Van FWD CE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
5-Door 7-Pass Van FWD CE 17 23 $21,994 $24,440
5-Door 8-Pass Van FWD CE 17 23 $22,128 $24,590
5-Door 7-Pass Van FWD LE 17 23 $23,367 $25,965
5-Door 8-Pass Van FWD LE 17 23 $23,503 $26,115
5-Door 7-Pass Van AWD LE 16 21 $26,220 $29,135
5-Door 7-Pass Van FWD XLE 17 23 $26,365 $29,625
5-Door 7-Pass Van AWD XLE 16 21 $28,820 $32,385
5-Door 7-Pass Van FWD XLE Ltd 17 23 $31,651 $35,565
5-Door 7-Pass Van AWD XLE Ltd 16 21 $33,609 $37,765
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 Hip Room (in)
50.0 51.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.9 64.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 42.9
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
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
67.3 65.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.8 6.9
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
Cargo Area Dimensions
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 -
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 -
Brakes
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
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
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20 20
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0 36.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0 3.40
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17 15.5
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T135/80D16 T155/80D17
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
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
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
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
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4293 4177
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
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
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.36 11.7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - TBD -
Engine
Fuel System
SMPI MPFI
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
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 17
Transmission
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
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
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Reg WB 5 Door Reg WB
Vehicle Name
Nissan Quest Toyota Sienna
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar
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
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -

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