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Nissan Quest (2012) vs. Kia Forte (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Quest and 2011 Kia Forte specs.

2012 Nissan Quest and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Quest

2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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