Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
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 | 105.7 in | 103.9 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 174.8 in | 5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 64.4 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 3433 lb. | -355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 49.1 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 37.9 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -41.5 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 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 |