Nissan Maxima (2017) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Kia Forte specs.
2017 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year |
2017 |
2013 |
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| Model |
Nissan Maxima |
Kia Forte |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
109.3 in |
104.3 in |
5 in |
| Length |
192.8 in |
178.3 in |
14.5 in |
| Width |
73.2 in |
69.9 in |
3.3 in |
| Height |
56.5 in |
57.5 in |
-1 in |
| Curb Weight |
3471 lb. |
2729 lb. |
742 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.0 gal. |
13.7 gal. |
4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.4 in |
40.0 in |
-0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.7 in |
55.7 in |
1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.2 in |
53.0 in |
1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
45.0 in |
43.3 in |
1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
36.7 in |
37.8 in |
-1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.7 in |
54.7 in |
1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.5 in |
53.3 in |
0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
34.2 in |
35.0 in |
-0.8 in |
| Total Legroom |
79.2 in (over 2 rows) |
78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume |
14.3 ft3 |
14.7 ft3 |
-0.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima
| 2016 |
Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather.
see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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.
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