Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 343 Nm@3500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,811 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,980 kg | 1,360 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 50 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,671 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 909 mm | 31 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) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 572 L | -207 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,750 L | 20.2 | -19.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,435 L | 1,334 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 |
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