Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 130.0 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 221.6 in | -19.6 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 79.8 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 73.6 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 5413 lb. | -1026 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 65.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 61.4 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 65.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 62.0 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.9 in | 2 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 32.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 80.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 141.5 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 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |