Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.1 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 174.0 in | 28 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 71.8 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 60.8 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3721 lb. | 666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.2 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 45.4 in | 13.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 55.4 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 53.0 in | 12.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 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) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 22.8 | 57.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 77.8 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 2023 Kia Niro.