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 | 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 |
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 |
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 |