Kia Sedona (2009) vs. Buick Encore (2018) Specs

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2009 Kia Sedona and 2018 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Kia Sedona	Buick Encore
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	100.6 in	18.3 in
Length	202.0 in	168.4 in	33.6 in
Width	78.3 in	69.9 in	8.4 in
Height	69.3 in	65.3 in	4 in
Curb Weight	4387 lb.	3358 lb.	1029 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	14.0 gal.	7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.6 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	54.1 in	9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	51.7 in	7.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.8 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.8 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.3 in	52.6 in	12.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.9 in	50.1 in	15.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	35.8 in	5.1 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)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	40 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.2 ft³	18.8 ft³	13.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	80.1 ft³	18.8	61.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.5 ft³	48.4 ft³	93.1 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

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