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Kia Sedona (2008) vs. Kia Rio (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Sedona and 2017 Kia Rio specs.

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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,891 mm 2,570 mm 0 mm
Length 4,811 mm 4,049 mm 0 mm
Width 1,984 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,760 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,980 kg 1,205 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 43 L 37 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,605 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,504 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,059 mm 1,113 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,659 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,671 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 940 mm 790 mm 150 mm
Headroom, Row 3 925 mm 0 mm 925 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,453 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,252 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 861 mm 0 mm 861 mm
Total Legroom 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 365 L 425 L -60 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,750 L 15.0 -14 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,435 L 1,410 L 2 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sedona

2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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