Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 103.2 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 174.9 in | 27.1 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 70.1 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 68.0 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3295 lb. | 1092 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 56.8 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.5 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 55.9 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 49.1 in | 16.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.6 in | 5.3 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 39.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 29.3 | 50.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 75.2 ft3 |
2009 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 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |