Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 211 hp@5800 214 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,807 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 5,090 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,613 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 64 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 955 mm | -954 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) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 527 L | 385 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 18.6 | -16.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 18.6 | -14.6 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala.