Kia Forte (2015) vs. Nissan Maxima (2008) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2008 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Kia Forte	Nissan Maxima
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	111.2 in	-4.9 in
Length	179.5 in	193.5 in	-14 in
Width	70.1 in	71.7 in	-1.6 in
Height	56.5 in	58.3 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3036 lb.	3579 lb.	-543 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	20.0 gal.	-6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.9 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.5 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.9 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.3 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.5 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	54.8 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	36.5 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	15.5 ft³	-0.6 ft³

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review

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