Nissan Quest (2015) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

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2015 Nissan Quest and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
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@1750
Transmission	CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
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.	3122 lb.	1245 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	53.0 in	4.3 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

2015 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

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

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