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2011 Kia Forte and 2008 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Nissan Quest | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 124.0 in | -19.7 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 204.1 in | -33.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 77.6 in | -7.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 71.9 in | -14.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 4291 lb. | -1448 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 63.7 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 65.6 in | -12.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 41.7 in | -3.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 66.2 in | -11.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 67.4 in | -14.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 42.1 in | -7.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -45.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 87.7 ft3 | -68.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 145.7 ft3 | -145.7 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Quest
| 2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |
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