Nissan Quest (2011) vs. Kia Forte (2018) Specs

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2011 Nissan Quest and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	Nissan Quest	Kia Forte
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	106.3 in	11.8 in
Length	200.8 in	171.3 in	29.5 in
Width	77.6 in	70.1 in	7.5 in
Height	71.5 in	57.1 in	14.4 in
Curb Weight	4367 lb.	3031 lb.	1336 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.1 in	39.4 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.5 in	56.1 in	8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	53.8 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	42.2 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.6 in	38.7 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	54.9 in	8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.0 in	53.1 in	12.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.7 in	35.9 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	40.0 in	0.0 in	40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.2 in	0.0 in	61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	40.5 in	0.0 in	40.5 in
Total Legroom	121 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	42.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.1 ft³	23.2 ft³	11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	63.6 ft³	23.2	40.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.4 ft³	56.4 ft³	52 ft³

2011 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

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

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