Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Quest | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 104.3 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 170.9 in | 29.9 in |
Width | 77.6 in | 69.9 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.5 in | 14 in |
Curb Weight | 4367 lb. | 2843 lb. | 1524 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.0 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.5 in | 55.7 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 38.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 54.7 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.0 in | 53.3 in | 12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 35.0 in | 1.7 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.1 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 63.6 ft3 | 19.4 | 44.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 108.4 ft3 |
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 |
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 |