Kia Optima (2020) vs. Nissan Quest (2012) Specs

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2020 Kia Optima and 2012 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Kia Optima	Nissan Quest
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	118.1 in	-7.7 in
Length	191.1 in	200.8 in	-9.7 in
Width	73.2 in	77.6 in	-4.4 in
Height	57.7 in	71.5 in	-13.8 in
Curb Weight	3558 lb.	4367 lb.	-809 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	42.1 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	64.5 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	57.3 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	43.8 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	41.6 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	63.2 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	66.0 in	-10 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	36.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.5 in	-40.5 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-39.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	35.1 ft³	-19.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.9	63.6 ft³	-47.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	108.4 ft³	-92.5 ft³

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2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	. see full Nissan Quest review
2011	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review

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