Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Hyundai Tiburon | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 99.6 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 189.4 in | 173.0 in | 16.4 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 69.3 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 52.4 in | 16.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 3010 lb. | 1355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.0 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 53.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 51.6 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.5 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 50.6 in | 14.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 44.7 in | 21.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 29.9 in | 7.1 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) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 39.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 61.8 ft3 | 14.8 | 47 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 121.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 106.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.