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2012 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 186.4 in | -6.6 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 59.5 in | 58.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 3287 lb. | -185 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 37.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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