Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 101.2 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 171.9 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 67.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 57.3 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 2476 lb. | 626 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 52.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 51.2 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 31.1 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -0.6 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.
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |