Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 108.8 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 178.9 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.1 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 69.9 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3971 lb. | 416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.2 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 56.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 56.4 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 47.4 in | 18.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.7 in | 3.2 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 32.1 | 48 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | 76.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Dodge Nitro.