Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
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 |
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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 |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.