Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Acura RL | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.2 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 195.8 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 72.7 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 57.2 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4099 lb. | 288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.4 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.5 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 58.5 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.1 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 56.1 in | 9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 54.0 in | 11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.3 in | 4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 0.0 in | 60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 13.8 | 66.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 127.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura RL.