Kia Sedona (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2017) Specs

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2009 Kia Sedona and 2017 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Kia Sedona	Kia Forte
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,891 mm	2,700 mm	0 mm
Length	4,811 mm	4,351 mm	0 mm
Width	1,984 mm	1,781 mm	0 mm
Height	1,760 mm	1,450 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,980 kg	1,375 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	80 L	50 L	30 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,039 mm	1,001 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,605 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,504 mm	1,367 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,059 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,011 mm	983 mm	-982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,659 mm	1,394 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,671 mm	1,349 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	940 mm	912 mm	28 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)	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	365 L	657 L	-292 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,750 L	23.2	-22.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	3,435 L	1,597 L	2 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

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