Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@5800 240 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.0 in | 106.3 in | 17.7 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 171.3 in | 32.8 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 70.1 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 57.1 in | 14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4291 lb. | 2928 lb. | 1363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.1 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 65.6 in | 53.8 in | 11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 38.7 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 66.2 in | 54.9 in | 11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.4 in | 53.1 in | 14.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 35.9 in | 6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 45.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.7 ft3 | 23.2 | 64.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 89.3 ft3 |
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 |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.