Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.8 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 177.2 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 68.3 in | 1 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.9 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3076 lb. | 2701 lb. | 375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 52.4 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 53.9 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.4 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Sentra.
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |