Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 123.2 in | -16.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 207.7 in | -36.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 79.3 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 77.2 in | -20.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 5302 lb. | -2180 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -14.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 65.0 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 61.3 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 65.0 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 60.8 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 41.9 in | -6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 56.7 ft3 | -33.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -40.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |