Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 179.5 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 56.3 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 3011 lb. | 67 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 35.9 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
2018 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.