Kia Sedona (2008) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2008 Kia Sedona and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2008	2018
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
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	102.4 in	16.5 in
Length	202.0 in	164.0 in	38 in
Width	78.3 in	70.9 in	7.4 in
Height	69.3 in	61.0 in	8.3 in
Curb Weight	4387 lb.	3043 lb.	1344 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.6 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.2 in	55.5 in	7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	53.3 in	5.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.5 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.8 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.3 in	54.5 in	10.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	65.9 in	52.2 in	13.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	34.6 in	6.3 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)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	40.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.2 ft³	19.2 ft³	13 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	80.1 ft³	19.2	60.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.5 ft³	45.8 ft³	95.7 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

2018 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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