Kia Sedona (2006) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2015) Specs

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2006 Kia Sedona and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Kia Sedona	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	120.6 in	-1.7 in
Length	202.0 in	189.7 in	12.3 in
Width	78.3 in	72.2 in	6.1 in
Height	69.3 in	72.0 in	-2.7 in
Curb Weight	4387 lb.	3979 lb.	408 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.8 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	46.9 in	-6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	57.7 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	54.6 in	4.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.3 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	45.1 in	-5.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.3 in	58.5 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.9 in	58.5 in	7.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	37.6 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.3 in	41.3 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	60.5 in	56.3 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.1 in	47.0 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.0 in	35.0 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.2 ft³	19.8 ft³	12.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	80.1 ft³	58.9 ft³	21.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.5 ft³	104.2 ft³	37.3 ft³

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

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

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