Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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 | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 113.8 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 189.4 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 78.1 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 79.3 in | 69.3 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4365 lb. | -940 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 40.9 in | 10.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.2 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 59.2 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.7 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.8 in | 10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 65.3 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 65.8 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 61.8 ft3 | 16.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
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 |