Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 184.1 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 74.4 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 67.9 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3846 lb. | 541 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 59.5 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.8 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 58.6 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 55.0 in | 10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.8 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 34.8 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 53.9 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 44.6 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 31.3 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 45.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 63.3 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 |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |