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2013 Nissan Quest and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan Quest
| 2013 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. 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 | ||
| 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 |
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