Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.2 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 197.2 in | -25.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 77.2 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 69.6 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 4149 lb. | -1027 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 42.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 60.7 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.8 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 60.4 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 41.7 in | -5.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.7 in | -30.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 47.8 ft3 | -24.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 79.8 ft3 | -23.4 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.