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 |
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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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |