2012 Kia Forte vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2012 Kia Forte and 2012 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sedona weights approximately 746 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte. 2012 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Kia Forte | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Forte | Sedona |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |