Nissan Sentra (2017) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

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2017 Nissan Sentra and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2017	2015
Model	Nissan Sentra	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	0 in
Length	182.1 in	179.5 in	2.6 in
Width	69.3 in	70.1 in	-0.8 in
Height	58.9 in	56.5 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	3076 lb.	3036 lb.	40 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.1 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	56.1 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.9 in	53.0 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	42.2 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.3 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	54.9 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.1 in	53.1 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	35.9 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	14.9 ft³	0.2 ft³

2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review

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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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