Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.1 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 186.4 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 71.1 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 58.3 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3142 lb. | 1245 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.1 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.5 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 56.3 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 54.7 in | 11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.8 in | 3.1 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 14.8 | 65.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 126.7 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 |
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |