Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,811 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,980 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 52 L | 28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,671 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 889 mm | 51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 925 mm | 0 mm | 925 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 861 mm | 0 mm | 861 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 549 L | -184 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,750 L | 19.4 | -18.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,435 L | 0 L | 3 L |
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 |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |