Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Buick Regal | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.8 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 190.2 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.1 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 58.4 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3600 lb. | 787 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.7 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.4 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 54.4 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 52.3 in | 13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.3 in | 3.6 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 14.2 | 65.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 127.3 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 |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |