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Nissan Sentra (2012) vs. Kia Forte (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Sentra and 2018 Kia Forte specs.

2012 Nissan Sentra and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications

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
 
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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra

2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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