Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-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 | 182.0 in | 20 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.2 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 65.7 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3811 lb. | 576 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.6 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.8 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 55.1 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 49.9 in | 16 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 40.3 in | 0.6 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) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 24.8 | 55.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | 86.6 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 2016 Jeep Cherokee.