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2006 Kia Sedona and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sedona | Ford Escape | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 103.1 in | 15.8 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 174.7 in | 27.3 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 71.1 in | 7.2 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 67.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3254 lb. | 1133 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.6 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 55.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 49.1 in | 16.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.6 in | 5.3 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 39.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 29.2 | 50.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 75.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sedona
| 2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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