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2009 Kia Sedona and 2010 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Sedona | Hyundai Elantra | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 104.3 in | 14.6 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 177.4 in | 24.6 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 69.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 58.3 in | 11 in |
| Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 2723 lb. | 1664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 55.6 in | 7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.2 in | 5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 55.1 in | 10.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 54.0 in | 11.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.0 in | 5.9 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 | 14.2 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 14.2 | 65.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 127.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Sedona
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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