2011 Nissan Quest vs. Its Competition

While the Quest shrinks in appeal, the Big Four in minivans have only gotten better for this model year.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey is new, and still the “driver’s” minivan, if such a thing exists.

Its lightning-bolt side styling is a dodgy gimmick, and some options are only available in expensive bundles.

The Sienna comes more reasonably equipped, and its four-cylinder version is a sleeper in this segment.

Both Chrysler minivans have upgraded interiors and a new 280-horsepower V-6 for this year; they’re much improved, if not still a little more utilitarian.

Lastly, the Kia Sedona has a modern drivetrain, at long last, but the interior’s almost as inflexible as the Quest.

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Quick Specs
7.4 The minivan buyer prizes space, flexibility and efficiency—and the 2011 Nissan Quest has taken steps back on all those fronts.	8.2	7.8 The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is a high-functioning box on wheels—with the old penalty-box trim neatly excised, and a new powertrain spliced into place.	8.6 The 2011 Honda Odyssey remains the best-handling of the minivans, with some of the most innovative seating configurations and entertainment features, but it's also the priciest.	7.4	8.0 The 2011 Toyota Sienna adds room and adult-duty second-row seats, but leaves ultimate flexibility and entertainment to the competition.
MSRP From
$27,750	$30,260	$23,995	$28,075	$24,595	$25,060
Gas Mileage
19 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas I4
EPA Class
2WD Minivans	2WD Minivan	2WD Minivan	2WD Minivan	Minivan - 2WD	2WD Minivan
Style Name
4-Door S	4-Door Wagon Touring	4-Door Wagon Express	5-Door LX	4-Door LWB LX	5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD (GS)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
7	7	7	7	7	7
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Passenger Van	Passenger Van	Minivan	4 Door	Minivan	5 Door Reg WB
Transmission
Continuously variable ratio	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic w/manual shift	Automatic
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country	2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan	2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey	2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Kia Sedona	2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna