Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 4.2L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@4250 263 lb-ft@3650 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 118.9 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 201.0 in | 202.0 in | -1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 78.3 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 70.6 in | 69.3 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4301 lb. | 4387 lb. | -86 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 63.2 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.7 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 65.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 65.9 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.9 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 60.5 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 50.1 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 34.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.
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 |