Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,511 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 1,502 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 55 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 978 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 963 mm | -87 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 739 L | -368 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 1,546 L | 12.1 |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |