Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.9 in | 6 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 200.7 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 74.5 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 60.1 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3643 lb. | 744 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.8 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.7 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 57.6 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 53.6 in | 12.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 41.9 in | -1 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) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 21.2 | 58.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 120.3 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 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |