Nissan Quest (2015) vs. Kia Forte (2020) Specs

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2015 Nissan Quest and 2020 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2015	2020
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 Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	106.3 in	11.8 in
Length	200.8 in	182.7 in	18.1 in
Width	77.6 in	70.9 in	6.7 in
Height	71.5 in	56.5 in	15 in
Curb Weight	4367 lb.	3012 lb.	1355 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.0 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.1 in	38.8 in	3.3 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	37.5 in	4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	55.3 in	7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.0 in	51.1 in	14.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.7 in	35.7 in	1 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)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.1 ft³	15.3 ft³	19.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	63.6 ft³	15.3	48.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.4 ft³	15.3 ft³	93.1 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

2020 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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