Nissan Quest vs. Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Quest and the Toyota Sienna.
When comparing the Nissan Quest's and the Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Quest has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Quest's and the Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Nissan Quest ranges from $7,410 to $16,997 while a used 2017 Toyota Sienna is priced between $16,319 to $32,763.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Quest’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the Toyota Sienna base engine makes 296 horsepower. Both the Quest and the Sienna are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Sienna has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$25,621
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$21,330 - $29,850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$25,621
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$21,330 - $29,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,892
Price Range:
$7,410 - $16,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$16,826
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$11,892 - $24,113
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110,048
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,113
Price Range:
$16,319 - $32,763
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$16,826
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$11,892 - $24,113
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
294
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,946
# Good or Great Deals:
79
Nissan Quest Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Quest
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Sienna
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 9.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 9.9
Nissan Quest Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Sienna Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Summary Review
The Quest was a Nissan Minivan available from 1993 through 2017. Now discontinued, it's still available in the used vehicle market. Sales in its final years were low, so finding one may be a challenge.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.
Pros and Cons
- Solid reliability ratings
- Low used market demand means low purchase price
- Poor IIHS crash test results
- Outdated infotainment systems in used models
Pros and Cons
- 36 MPG fuel economy rating
- Available all-wheel drive
- Included maintenance for two years under warranty
- Spare tire is not standard
- The driving experience is not best in class
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Quest Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Toyota Sienna Trim Levels
CE, L 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, LE 8-Passenger, LE Mobility 7-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Limited Premium 7-Passenger, SE 8-Passenger, SE Premium 8-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, XLE 8-Passenger, XLE Premium 7-Passenger, XLE Premium 8-Passenger
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
263 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Cargo Space:
37.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
63.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
214.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
63.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4344 lbs
Width:
77.6 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4375 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
200.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver / Titanium
White
Pearl White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
