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Kia Sedona (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Kia Sedona and 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Kia Sedona and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Kia Sedona Kia Forte  
Engine 3.8L V6
DOHC-4v
186 kW@6000
343 Nm@3500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
116 kW@6200
195 Nm@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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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