Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,738 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,675 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 68 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 0 mm | 864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 402 L | 510 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 14.2 | -10.2 L |
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 |
2014 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Buick Regal.