KIA Forte vs Nissan Sentra Comparison

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Things we like	Lots of standard driving assistance features Good fuel economy Dynamic exterior styling Read More	--
Things we don't like	Moderate ride quality Low passenger space in the second row Mediocre base engine Read More	--

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--

Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1999 cc	1798 cc
Power	147 hp	130 hp
Torque	179 Nm	173 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	433 L	427 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	53 L	50 L
Length	4641 mm	4625 mm
Width	1801 mm	1760 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	--
Height	1435 mm	1496 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2700 mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1228 kg	1293 kg
Gross Weight	1650 kg	--
Front Headroom	986 mm	1001 mm
Front Legroom	1072 mm	1079 mm
Rear Headroom	952 mm	932 mm
Rear Legroom	907 mm	950 mm
Front Tread	--	1429 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	R15	--
Tyre Size	195/65R15	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Yes
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	--
Turning Radius	5.3 m	--
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	Yes
Anti Theft Device	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	No
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	No	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DHOC DHOC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.8 L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.8 L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	No
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	No	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	--
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Folding Table Rear	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Solid Discs Solid Discs	Drums Drums
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	--	No
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Wheel Covers	--	Yes
Alloy Wheels	--	No
Power Antenna	--	No
Roof Rail	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights	--
Headlamp Type	Projector Beam Projector Beam	Halogen Halogen
Leather Seats	--	No
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	--	No

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