Kia Sedona (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2021) Specs

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2009 Kia Sedona and 2021 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2009	2021
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, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	106.3 in	12.6 in
Length	202.0 in	182.7 in	19.3 in
Width	78.3 in	70.9 in	7.4 in
Height	69.3 in	56.5 in	12.8 in
Curb Weight	4387 lb.	3012 lb.	1375 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	14.0 gal.	7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	38.8 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	56.1 in	7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	53.0 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.5 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.3 in	55.3 in	10 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.9 in	51.1 in	14.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	35.7 in	5.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	60.5 in	0.0 in	60.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.1 in	0.0 in	50.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.0 in	0.0 in	34 in
Total Legroom	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	38.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.2 ft³	15.3 ft³	16.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	80.1 ft³	15.3	64.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.5 ft³	15.3 ft³	126.2 ft³

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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