Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | BMW X5 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 111.0 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 183.7 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.7 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 67.5 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4652 lb. | -265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 58.0 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 0.0 in | 59.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 57.2 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 0.0 in | 65.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.4 in | 5.5 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) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 41.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 23.8 | 56.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 | 87.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |