Model Year | 2007 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,601 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,166 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 50 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 879 mm | -878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 0 mm | 864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 544 L | 368 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 19.2 | -17.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 1,297 L | 3 L |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2019 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review |
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