Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 114.6 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 189.4 in | 180.7 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 70.7 in | 7.4 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 79.3 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 3425 lb. | 940 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 51.1 in | -10.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 54.4 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 50.8 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.5 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 50.5 in | -10.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 59.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 59.8 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.5 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -65.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 61.8 ft3 | 78.1 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 121.3 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
2008 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 | 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 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.