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Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 343 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,811 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,980 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 80 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,011 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,671 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 940 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 925 mm | -925 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 861 mm | -861 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 365 L | 292 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,750 L | 22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 3,435 L | -2 L |
2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review |
2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |