2012 Nissan Quest vs 2012 Toyota Sienna

2012 Nissan Quest

2012 Toyota Sienna

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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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5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD	19	24	$23,431	$25,060
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 FWD	18	24	$24,328	$26,300
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 LE AAS FWD	18	24	$33,240	$35,935
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 LE AWD	16	22	$29,537	$31,930
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 Ltd AWD	16	22	$37,324	$40,570
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 Ltd FWD	18	24	$36,157	$39,300
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AAS FWD	18	24	$37,239	$40,475
Sienna 5-Door 7-Pass Van V6 XLE AWD	16	22	$32,701	$35,545
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van I4 LE FWD	19	24	$24,445	$26,145
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van I4 LE FWD	19	24	$24,445	$26,145
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 LE FWD	18	24	$27,473	$29,700
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 SE FWD	18	24	$30,932	$33,440
Sienna 5-Door 8-Pass Van V6 XLE FWD	18	24	$30,548	$33,205

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,774

$23,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,350

$25,060

Monthly Payment Estimate

$706 / month

$418 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

It's not as flexible as some minivans, but the 2012 Toyota Sienna is large, safe, and still has options for four-cylinder power and all-wheel drive.

TCC Likes

Good offbeat looks
Steering feel
Ride quality

A good-looking minivan
Handling's much improved
Second-row seats slide for more space

TCC Dislikes

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

No fold-away second-row seats
No in-car satellite TV or in-car Wifi
V-6 Limited is pricey, maybe too luxurious?

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

2WD Minivan

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

42.1

41.0

Second Hip Room (in)

66.0

66.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.5

65.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

177.8

164.4

Third Leg Room (in)

40.5

36.3

Second Head Room (in)

41.6

39.7

Third Hip Room (in)

49.6

50.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

64.6

Front Leg Room (in)

43.8

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

40.0

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

58.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

61.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

25.0

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

118.1

119.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.6

78.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

6.5 - 6.7

Length, Overall (in)

200.8

200.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

73.0

68.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

63.6

87.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

47.7

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

143.8

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

108.4

150.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

20.2

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.7

39.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.7

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4 x 1.1

12.9 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1 x 0.6

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.6

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

36.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.6

3.44

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55R18

P235/60R17

Spare Tire Size

T135/90D16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55R18

P235/60R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

525

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4548

4275

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.4

9.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

240 @ 4400

186 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/- TBD -

2.7L/163

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6000

187 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

EFI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37-0.43

3.00

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.76

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.88

4.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously variable ratio

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Quest

Toyota Sienna

Body Style

4 Door Minivan

5 Door Reg WB

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

8.7

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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