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Kia Sedona (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Kia Sedona and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Kia Sedona and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Sedona

2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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