2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 318 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Quest | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
