BMW 7-Series (2009) vs. Kia Sedona (2006) Specs

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2009 BMW 7-Series and 2006 Kia Sedona Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	BMW 7-Series	Kia Sedona
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.9 in	118.9 in	2 in
Length	199.8 in	202.0 in	-2.2 in
Width	74.9 in	78.3 in	-3.4 in
Height	58.3 in	69.3 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	4564 lb.	4387 lb.	177 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.7 gal.	21.1 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.9 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.2 in	63.2 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.2 in	-59.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.7 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	65.3 in	-8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	65.9 in	-65.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	40.9 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	60.5 in	-60.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.1 in	-50.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.0 in	-34 in
Total Legroom	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	-37 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.7 ft³	32.2 ft³	-14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.7	80.1 ft³	-62.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	17.7 ft³	141.5 ft³	-123.8 ft³

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2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review

2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review

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