Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 3,089 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 5,189 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 2,022 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 2,051 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 72 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 983 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 927 mm | -63 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 915 L | -3 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 2,478 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 3,979 L | 1 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 |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |