Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Chrysler Sebring | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 189 hp@6400 191 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 | 118.9 in | 108.9 in | 10 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 190.6 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 71.2 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 59.0 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3356 lb. | 1031 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.4 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.5 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 56.4 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 53.2 in | 12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.6 in | 3.3 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 in (over 2 rows) | 36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 13.9 | 66.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 127.6 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 |
2007 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Largest in its class so far as I can tell after going from dealership to dealship to compare. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
2007 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
While there is ample room in my Sebring, the seats are not designed for long trips. Hard, ungiving seats are my complaint. see full Chrysler Sebring review |