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2008 Kia Sedona and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Sedona | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 101.2 in | 12.6 in |
| Length | 189.4 in | 159.4 in | 30 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 67.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 57.3 in | 12 in |
| Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 2656 lb. | 1709 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 53.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 52.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 52.1 in | 13.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 51.2 in | 14.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 31.1 in | 5.9 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 61.8 ft3 | 15.0 | 46.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 121.3 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 71.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sedona
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Rio
| 2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
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