Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.2 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 186.5 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.6 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 68.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4114 lb. | 273 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 58.7 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 61.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.5 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 58.7 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 61.1 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.0 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 48.5 in | 12 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 48.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 34.6 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | 25.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | 32.6 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 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |