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2012 Kia Sedona

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Rating7.0

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Midsize Van
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$24,900 - $29,190
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Enticing warranty coverage

Subpar interior materials

Remains unchanged for the year

Cozy and hushed ride quality

Restrictive optional packages

An overall VFM product with a lot of features

Specs & Features

$24,900

price

271 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

248 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

In the realm of midsize passenger vans, the 2012 Kia Sedona is well known. Prices go up to MSRP $24,900, with a total of 2 trims being offered. With gorgeous, and in fact quite roomy, interiors, the Sedona offers seating for up to 7 people. There is a single engine on offer, which is a 3.5L V6 engine, attached to a 6-speed automatic transmission, that makes 271 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. This returns a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. Despite a curb weight of 4,374 pounds, this engine feels potent enough. Kia offers a decent amount of practical as well as cosmetic features, further increasing the prospects of the Sedona among competitors like the Toyota Sienna, the Honda Odyssey, and the Nissan Quest.

Buying Advice

The 2012 Kia Sedona makes complete sense with the $29,190 EX trim level that comes with an improved list of standard features along with multiple optional packages. In particular we recommend the Luxury package if you're looking for a sunroof, driver-seat memory and a tri-zone automatic climate control.

Trims

    LX
    $24,900 onwards
    • 16-inch steel Wheels
    • 60-40 split-bench Third row seats
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    EX
    $29,190 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Premium cloth Seat trim

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7.0
2012 Kia Sedona

Price

$24,900- $29,190

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.95

Horsepower

271 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

248 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

7

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Gasoline

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260 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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8.1
2012 Honda Odyssey

$28,375- $43,825

Gasoline

8.13

248 hp @ 5700 rpm

250 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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7.3
2012 Mazda 5

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Gasoline

7.35

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163 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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2012 Nissan Quest

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Gasoline

7.3

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240 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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7.5
2012 Toyota Sienna

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Gasoline

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186 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

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7.1
2012 Volkswagen Routan

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Gasoline

7.08

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2012 Kia Sedona vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.6 sec15.9 sec-
    		7.3 sec15.7 sec120 mph
    		7.3 sec--
    		7.7 sec--
    		8.3 sec16.2 sec114 mph
    		8.5 sec16.6 sec118 mph
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    2012 Kia Sedona vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/527.5 mi.
      2012 Mazda 5

      Ranked #1

      		21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.333.9/445.2 mi.
      		19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg20 gal.380/480 mi.
      		18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21 gal.378/567 mi.
      		19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg20 gal.380/480 mi.
      		17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg20 gal.340/500 mi.

      2012 Kia Sedona vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		202 in.78.1 in.69.3 in.6.6 in.118.9 in.
        		202.9 in.79.2 in.68.4 in.4.5 in.118.1 in.
        		202.8 in.78.7 in.67.9 in.5.6 in.121.2 in.
        		202.5 in.76.9 in.68.9 in.6.1 in.121.2 in.
        		202.5 in.76.9 in.68.9 in.6.1 in.121.2 in.
        		200.8 in.77.6 in.73 in.6.2 in.118.1 in.

        2012 Kia Sedona vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		32.2 cu.ft.172.3 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.
          		39.1 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.
          		32.7 cu.ft.163.5 cu.ft.144.4 cu.ft.
          		25.7 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          		38.4 cu.ft.172.5 cu.ft.148.5 cu.ft.
          		33 cu.ft.163.5 cu.ft.143.8 cu.ft.

          2012 Kia Sedona vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		77.1 cu.ft.32.2 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.-
            		144.4 cu.ft.32.7 cu.ft.144.4 cu.ft.-
            		85.8 cu.ft.38.4 cu.ft.148.5 cu.ft.-
            		15.1 cu.ft.33 cu.ft.143.8 cu.ft.-
            		18.8 cu.ft.33 cu.ft.143.8 cu.ft.-
            2012 Mazda 5

            Ranked #6

            		-11.7 cu.ft.27.5 cu.ft.60 ft.

            2012 Kia Sedona vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		3500 lbs.1524 lbs.4374 lbs.
              		3600 lbs.1398 lbs.4507 lbs.
              		3600 lbs.1540 lbs.4510 lbs.
              		3600 lbs.1200 lbs.4494 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1451 lbs.4367 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1340 lbs.4337 lbs.

              2012 Kia Sedona Minivan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              5

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              105

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              MPG Combined : 21 mpg

              0-60 : 7.6 sec

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              Beth Roberts

              2012 Kia Sedona

              EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: June 21, 2024

              Wouldn't buy again

              Pros - ["Decent gas mileage", "Roomy cabin"]

              Cons - ["Doors freeze in my cold climate", "Oil sending unit is a repeat repair. 3 to date"]

              Doors freeze, slider doors required expensive quoted repairs to close properly leaving a very dangerous situation for a child riding in the rear seat. Air conditioning has always been marginal. Oil sending unit is another very costly repair. I'm on my 3rd one. I change my oil every 5,000 miles. Overall, this is a temperamental vehicle.

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